- Tried silicone once too—held up for about two storms, then leaked worse. - Aluminum flashing's sneaky... looks easy, but rarely is. - Learned my les...

- Flex Seal's alright for small quick fixes, but roofs? Nah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. - Had a similar issue with metal edging—thought ...

- Peel-and-stick can definitely hold up well—seen it myself—but longevity really depends on installation quality and climate. - Had one roof last 12 y...

- Had galvanized flashing on my shed roof near the beach—thought it'd be fine, but nope. - Rust spots popped up within months, even with regular rinsi...

- Stainless with marine coating is solid, sure, but honestly nothing's bulletproof near saltwater. Seen plenty of "marine-grade" stuff still rust out ...