I've had decent luck with eco-friendly sealants too, but honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical about their long-term durability. UV exposure can really degrade even the best materials over time. Still, avoiding that chemical smell is definitely a plus...worth the trade-off, probably.
I've been using eco-friendly sealants on my green roof for about five years now, and honestly, they've held up better than I expected. Sure, UV is rough on everything eventually, but compared to the chemical stuff I used before—no splitting headaches or dizzy spells mid-installation... I'll take it.
Interesting to hear about the eco-friendly sealants holding up so well. I've been curious about switching over myself, especially after a nasty experience a few years back. We had a contractor come in to reseal some flashing around skylights, and whatever chemical stuff he used... man, it was brutal. The fumes lingered for days, and I swear half the office complained about headaches or nausea. Not fun.
Since then, I've been cautious about what products we use, especially on roofs where ventilation can be tricky. But honestly, I wasn't sure if the eco-friendly stuff would hold up against UV and weather long-term. Your experience gives me some confidence though—five years is pretty solid. Did you notice any difference in application methods or drying times compared to traditional sealants? I'm thinking of giving it a shot on our next maintenance cycle, but I'd love to know if there's anything unexpected I should watch out for.
I switched to eco-friendly sealants last summer when I tackled some flashing around my chimney, and honestly, it wasn't as tricky as I'd feared. Application-wise, they're pretty similar to traditional sealants—maybe slightly thicker consistency, but nothing major. Drying time felt about the same too, though humidity can play tricks on you (ask me how I know...). One thing I'd suggest is double-checking compatibility with your existing materials; some eco-sealants don't bond well with certain older products. Learned that the hard way, unfortunately.
I had a similar experience with eco sealants when installing my solar attic fan last spring. The fan itself wasn't too complicated—fairly straightforward wiring and mounting—but the sealing around the base threw me off a bit. I'd assumed any eco-friendly sealant would do the trick, but turns out my roof shingles didn't play nicely with it. Just like you mentioned, compatibility matters more than you'd think. Ended up having to redo the sealing with a different product, which was annoying since the first pass looked perfect at first glance.
Also, totally agree about humidity—thought I was safe doing the job on a sunny day, but humidity levels were high enough to slow down curing noticeably. Lesson learned: always check weather details thoroughly, not just whether it's raining or sunny...
