9. Don’t Trust Caulk as Your Main Fix
Caulk and roof cement are not long-term leak solutions for most roof problems.
Use them only for:
- Tiny nail holes
- Pinholes where flashing replacement isn’t practical
Whenever possible, do a mechanical fix instead:
- Replace damaged flashing
- Re-shingle properly
- Rebuild failed details instead of smearing sealant over them

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