I hear you on the peace of mind with traditional flashing—especially if you’re in a spot that gets hammered by rain or snow. Have you noticed any maintenance issues since you went that route, or has it been pretty much set-and-forget? I’m curious if the extra upfront work really pays off long-term.
I get the appeal of traditional flashing, but I’ve actually had a different experience with deck-mounted seals. On my last install (asphalt shingles, pretty steep pitch, Midwest weather), I went with the newer seals because I wanted to avoid cutting into the roof more than necessary. Three years in—no leaks, and honestly, less debris buildup around the mounts compared to my neighbor’s old-school flashing. Maintenance has been almost nothing so far. Maybe it’s luck or just a good install, but I’m starting to think the newer tech isn’t as risky as folks make it out to be...
Maintenance has been almost nothing so far. Maybe it’s luck or just a good install, but I’m starting to think the newer tech isn’t as risky as folks make it out to be...
I’m with you on that. I used those deck-mounted seals on my last project (also Midwest, but lower pitch), and it’s been drama-free. I was nervous about skipping flashing, but honestly, less hassle and no issues yet. Maybe the tech’s finally catching up.
