Used it on a few properties—agree it's decent for small fixes, but definitely won't patch up a disaster. Curious if anyone's noticed how it holds up through extreme temp swings...does it get brittle or peel over time?
I've used it a couple times myself, and honestly, I'm still on the fence about it. Last winter, we had a pretty nasty cold snap followed by a sudden warm-up—typical unpredictable weather around here—and I noticed the patch I'd done a few months earlier started looking sketchy. It didn't exactly peel off completely, but the edges definitely lifted and got brittle. Not exactly confidence-inspiring when you're counting on it to keep water out.
On the other hand, I did another quick fix with the same stuff on my uncle's shed roof last summer, and it's still holding up fine. Granted, that one's in a more sheltered spot and hasn't seen as much extreme weather yet. So maybe location and exposure play a bigger role than we think?
Personally, I'd say it's decent enough for temporary fixes or minor leaks, but if you're dealing with something serious or expecting wild temperature swings, I'd be cautious relying solely on this stuff. I've seen too many quick fixes turn into bigger headaches down the road—especially when winter hits hard. Better safe than sorry...
Yeah, I've seen similar issues pop up during inspections. Location definitely matters, but I've found the key is surface prep. Even the best products struggle if the area isn't cleaned and dried thoroughly beforehand—especially when temperatures fluctuate like crazy. Curious though, did you apply it differently on your uncle's shed compared to your own roof? Sometimes tiny differences in application make a bigger impact than you'd think...
I've definitely noticed the same thing about surface prep. A few years back, I helped a friend redo his garage roof, and we were meticulous about cleaning and drying the surface beforehand. We spent almost an entire weekend just scrubbing and prepping—honestly, it felt excessive at the time. But when winter rolled around, his roof held up beautifully, even through some pretty harsh freeze-thaw cycles.
Fast forward to my own shed last year... I got a bit lazy, figured I'd done it before and knew what I was doing. I rushed the prep, didn't clean as thoroughly, and skipped drying completely because the weather forecast looked clear. Big mistake. Within a few months, I started noticing peeling and bubbling in spots. It wasn't catastrophic, but it was enough to annoy me every time I walked past it.
So yeah, tiny differences in application can definitely matter. Even something as simple as how long you let the surface dry or how thoroughly you scrub off old residue can make a noticeable difference. Temperature swings just amplify those small oversights. I've learned my lesson—no shortcuts next time around.
I'm curious too if there was any difference in the materials or tools you used between your uncle's shed and your own roof. Sometimes even switching brushes or rollers can affect how evenly the product goes on.
Funny you mention brushes and rollers—I actually tried to save a few bucks last time and went with some bargain-bin rollers. Not my brightest move. The coverage was uneven, and I think it left behind more lint than paint in a few spots. I’ve learned the hard way that sometimes the “cheap” route costs more in the long run. Now I stick to mid-range tools and just take my time with prep, even if it feels like overkill. It’s less annoying than staring at peeling paint every day, trust me.
