Pro tip: I wasted $75 on a 'quick fix' roof sealant spray from a big box store

It was one of those fancy cans that promised to seal a leak for a whole season, but it just washed off after two good rains here in Cincinnati. I should have just taken the time to find the actual shingle damage and patch it right. Anyone know a better brand that actually holds up, or is it always better to just do the proper repair from the start?

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amy97426d ago

Ugh, that's the story with so many quick fixes these days.

murphy.emery26d ago

Saw a headline calling them "band-aid solutions.

kaih3622d ago

Honestly, who hasn't fallen for that kind of promise on the can? I used to grab those sprays thinking I was saving a weekend of real work. But after watching my own quick fix turn into a soggy mess and cause more damage, my view totally flipped. Isn't it crazy how a shortcut can end up costing more time and money? Now I just bite the bullet and do the proper patch job from the start. It's never failed me yet, but those cans have failed every single time.