Flex Seal, Turbo Poly Seal, Super Silicone Seal comparison and flexibility and strength test
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Which sealant is better, Turbo Poly Seal, Flex Seal, or Super Silicone Seal. See what I found and why one performs better than the other. I explain why one outperforms the other. It was a fantastic test that helped me understand what to look for.
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The one factor that sets Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal apart from Flex Liquid or the Flex Spray is that Turbo Poly Seal And Super Silicone Seal come with polyester fleece. This polyester fleece makes these products super strong. Nothing can beat that combination.
Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seals perform well on metal roofs, asphalt roofs, and cement.
Super Silicone Seal is the best for use on EPDM Rubber roofs. This product will save you a lot of money. It is suitable for repairs and covering every seam to prevent the cover tape used on seams from deteriorating.
Steps on how to use Turbo Poly Seal or Super Silicone Seal:
1. Clean the surface from old caulking and tar where the repair is to be made
2. Wipe thoroughly clean with a rag and Lacquer Thinners or Acetone, which can be bought at Home Depot.
3. Mask off the area with masking tape, allowing about 2 inches on either side of the seam or crack
4. Paint one thick coat between the masked-off areas
5. Install the polyester fleece over the fresh coat of paint to cover the seam or crack 2 inches on each side
6. Apply another layer over the polyester fleece
7. Remove the masking tape after 10 minutes
Paint a third coat of Super Silicone Seal before removing the masking tape.
0:00 Review of 5 products
0:11 water pressure test
0:25 Flex Seal tape
0:36 Flex Seal Liquid
0:51 Flex Seal Spray
1:22 Turbo Poly Seal
1:34 Super Silicone Seal
3:52 Filling pipe with water
7:00 Flexibility test on the metal seam
9:56 Results of the test
13:00 End - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
That's a very good no frills test but you need to use the mesh for all or it defeats the purpose of the comparison. The mesh you use is probably made from a polyester cloth. Have you ever tried polyester reusable cloth like Scotch brite reusable wipes? They are cheap and just as good if not better. You might want to test them immersed in your super silicon and turbo poly seal. You are lucky to have the Bergstromm brand available. Not every country has it.
I just used the Turbo Poly Seal to repair, several patches on a 13,000 SF metal roof. Worked great and was tested a few days later with a large rain storm. No leaks, saved me tens of thousands of dollars, over a re-roof. I hope to get another 5-10 years, before doing a re-roof.
Nice view.
Appreciate you taking the time thank you
Thank you for doing this test with the different products and showing us how these sealants perform. I've been very curious about Flex Seal, but now I know there are even better paint on sealants. The Bergstrom products with the fleece definitely adds the durability of incorporating fiber filaments to the bond under the stress of flexing. There may also be situations that warrant spraying, like if the shape of the area is very irregular although it would take several or even many coats to build it up. I bet one could certainly get some woven fiberglass sheet and use it with the Flex Seal if they couldn't find or afford the Super Silicone. This is definitely making me think about how to tackle some leak repairs. ***** I greatly appreciate you taking the time to make the videos and teaching us how to save money by doing easy repairs ourselves.
I have some flex sewer pipe buried from the downspouts to a drainage area far from the house. I have a place where a connector has blown out. Definitely going to use the Turbo Poly Seal and fleece for patching it up!! Thanks for your video!!
Enjoyed your videos, as a handy man for a medium sized business I'm learning a lot about the various sealants. Thank you for your time and effort on demonstrating the abilities of these sealants
Glad to help
Thank you for the demonstration, very educational!
No BS product tests. Great video. Does what it promised.
Thanks for the practical test sir, I know what I’ll be using on my two chimneys for leak control this winter
welcome
I get a lot of good information from your videos. Thank you.
WOW LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MAN I have FOUR cans of that flex steel spray , had used it b4 on nail holes on metal portion of my roof NOT ANY MORE ... My GO TO will be TURBO POLY SEAL and looks as though it comes in small cans too
Using the “ The right tool for the specific job and or product to fix it” is paramount. I have not personally used the product, but I would have used the FLEX tape and done a full double wrap providing a tighter, stronger, 360 degree circumstance providing structural integrity from all sides. Thanks for taking the time and effort required to produce the actual video review. I’m not insinuating I am correct and you are aren’t....I am simply providing the alternative on the PVC pipe test. Overall, You’ve produced the BEST FLEX TAPE / SPRAY VIDEO REVIEW I HAVE COME ACROSS. Very professional and courteous in your presentation.
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Flex seal is definitely a waste of money, used it once on RV, only lasted one season before it started to deteriorate.
Very good test! Thankyou exactly what I needed to know to solve a roof repair problem I am faced with that I didn't create.
thanks
After watching the video, I went with Turbo Poly Seal to seal my leaking chimney. Applied easy and bonded well. Thanks for the advice.
Me too.
The fleece was only used with the turbo poly- FYI
He penguin, how has it held up over the last 2 years? Do you still recommend it?
very nice comparison and explanation
Amazing test!
Thanks so much for this video I’m shocked
Awesome test I'm a handyman and I use products like this all the time and have never had flex tape or spray ever hold up
Great point!
Great tests. I like the Turbo Poly Seal, I would like to see your test under hot 107 degrees and snow conditions. I am going on this test and going to fix my roof. I had 3 leaks this winter.
Single best video of all time endless nuance
Thank you very much for your video see you next videos
You should try it again on a galvanized pipe. To see how well or how long these sealants can hold their bond to galvanized metal in a wet condition. Great tests, I like the flexibility test.
A time lapse would be good for the water test too, through a variety of temperatures....pretty tall order, I know....😄😄👍
Great test. So nice of your young daughter to help you out.
that is his wife,
would be cool to see this test after it's been through a year of seasonal change. for me that's temps between 30 - 100 F. maybe put that on your roof and come back a year later and flex it.
Nothing better than good ol fashion roofing mastic. Can’t get better than that.
Hmm
Great testing,
Nice test. Last time I went to buy some Turbo Poly Seal they didn't have any for sale.
The bending demonstrates in a speeded up way when metal gets hot or cold how it would effect the seal. I guess tensile strength? So one wants something sturdy,ability to handle extreme weather challenge also expansion and shrinkage on products' versatile "going with the changes" Science: Roofing 101 Lab class!! Thank you both!
Thanks for content
Interesting test results. I used Flex Seal with some woven fiberglass fabric to patch my leaking gutter 2 years ago, and it is still holding strong. I think it is time for Flex Seal to develop their own fleece/mesh fabric. It is standard practice to use fiberglass fabric to waterproof the shower with RedGuard, as it significantly improves the strength. I have not tried Turbo Poly Seal yet, but will definitely give it short for my next project. The only concern of Turbo Poly Seal is that it can not be used on EPDM rubber roof material.
Good comment Thanks
Good video. I tried flex spray on leaking gutter seams on vinyl gutters...couldn't even stop a simply drip drip drip. Wish I had seen your video 1st.
Great viewing very interesting tests and results
The fleece with both the 2 on the left does a good job
best roof expert!
Also as a new home owner of an old house, your videos are awesome and makes me confident that I can repair my roof without spending another $10,000 for a roofer to botch the job.
You can botch it yourself for 600$
@@kevendecarie And drink $9400 worth of beer.
You could pressure test it also and see which one holds ,maybe 30 psi.( Just a thought). Great video,thank you.
I'm thinking that fiberglass (with 2 coatings with glass-matt between the 3 coatings) might be good for shipping container roof if the surface is first cleaned thoroughly.
kool u just answered my question thanks , sounds like turbo polyseal with fleece the best n longest lasting. i just fixed my roof with flex tape n silicone seal, next time ill use turbo poly seal
Great video my friend thank for sharing
Thanks Montanez, I was surprised myself at the outcome too. I am using the Super Silicone Seal a lot nowadays. I am preserving an EPDM Rubber roof from sure disaster by coating all the seams.
Can you apply the Super Silicone Seal 15 years later on top of the first application? Or would I have to remove the epdm rubber roof and apply a new one to put another solid coating of Super Silicone Seal on epdm rubber roofs?
Hi! Would you know if turbo poly seal and super silicone seal are available in the Philippines? If not, do they ship overseas?
Commercial HVAC guy here. We left a RTU curb we cut in on a TPO roof sealed with only gorilla tape and got a call 18 months later claiming our RTU was leaking condensate to the interior. Possible but very unlikely as those rooftop packages are designed to be extremely leakproof (and we normally insist on curbs being roofed in before setting a unit but sometimes $$$ and warranty cancelation is motivational😁).
The water inside the business below was due to the roofing company not completing ANY of their work and the apetape finally falling. IMO 18 months of Colorado weather endurance is impressive for duct tape performing roof duty.
P.S. Someone in this video has nice legs ant it ain't you
You are correct. I like what your reference to Gorilla Tape - "Apetape" That is funny. BTW, you have not seen my legs. I definitely don't have chicken legs.
Really great idea
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video and credit must be given to the pretty young lady who had to scale that ladder 😁👍👍👍👍👍
She is cute, I agree, that is why I married her
You should use the flex seal tape then use two to 3 coats of the spray or liquid over the tape for a fair comparison
Very very helpful video
Glad to hear that
I can't thank you enough! Mow I just have to find where leak is, metal roof or wall!
I am glad you got the help you needed.
Water... a gift and a curse.
I would like to see you add leak stopper in with it to see how it acts
Thank you very much for this video. I think Turbo Seal and Super Silicon Seal are better. The roof is exposed to all kinds of weather conditions - causing it to sometimes, contracts and sometimes expands. Your test suggests that the Turbo Seal and Super Silicon Seal can withstand all the conditions.
Great point!
Which would you recommend for an aluminum trailer roof, the poly seal or the silicone seal?
Turbo poly seal FTW!!! I was debating for weeks. I’m confident that the polyester tape on top of the liquid is a game changer. How embarrassing for the flex seal spray. Shows how much product you have to use, also how much money you have to waste for it to not even do the job it’s intended for.
What product would you recommend for people who can’t access turbo poly seal in Canada? Would you do the flex with a fleece? Appreciate the help in advance! Thanks 😁
I was wondering if you endorse the turbo seal product?
Buen video, Linda pareja 🫶🏼👍
Can you do a scratch test to see which one is harder or softer and also can you see which one hot glue would stick too the best or least.
How do each one of them hold up after a lot of heat .. on the rubber roof like all summer long. under extreme heat what does the best then?
May I ask what is the mesh that you are using with the turbo seal?
I think you should have tested the flex seal products with the fleece/fabric as that clearly played a huge factor.
You don't get it! I show the test as it is sold. Flex Seal is not sold with fleece but Turbo Poly Seal comes with it. Wake up and get some brains
Are the super silicone seal and super turbo sold elsewhere like Home Depot?
can this product be purchased in Canada? ( cant seem to find it) Txs
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND "SUPER SLICONE SEAL" FOR A FLAT METAL "R.V.ROOF?? DOES THIS PRODUCT PROVIDE U.V. PROTECTION; I LIKE YOUR STYLE AND DELIVERY; PATRICK.P
This isn't available in my country. What kind of alternatives should I look for that perform like turbo?
Hi I love your videos..........I cannot find where to buy the turby poly seal. I have a 10 thousand sq foot roof to recoat and the seal is for the protusions.....where can I buy it? also is it good for the vent seems?.....thanks
I wonder if the Flex seal would have been better if you included a piece of fleece like the other two.
I would say to add the fabic to the flex seal and it would work better.
great video, very informative. Q: Will any of those products work on glass "not plexiglass" ?
Super Silicone Seal is the only one for glass
Can I put the brown turbo ploy seal over Henery's acrylic sealant?
Is that your wife? You lucky 🐕. Make more videos with her. Great video thanks 👍 I guess the real determining test is what can withstand the test of time.
Hey Yes thats my wife. We got married several months ago. Watch this video of her and me pranking each other on a roof. it was nasty th-cam.com/video/7p-o3JBZP8s/w-d-xo.html
How about a heat test? Great videos!
The Flex Seal might hold just as well if used with the fleece.
Oh I see TURBO POLY SEAL is NOT sold at Home Depot probably My guess is because of price $ 88. for the small can , but from YOUR REVIEWS WELL WORTH IT
I love your videos and your hard working wife.
Thank you 😊
Thanks for all the information you are giving to us. I live in southern California where should I perches the TURBO POLLY SEAL?
I am glad I could be helpful. Good luck and I know you are going to be happy with the Turbo Poly Seal, It is an amazing product.
Sorry A N I at first did not understand or realized you asked a question. You can buy the Turbo Poly Seal and the Super Silicone Seal online only at bergstromm.com/
Take care
I want to try it but I can not find in southern California , can you please help me where I can buy the Super Silicone Seal?
You will find with spray on products it is so thin in the can in order to make it through the orifice that multiple coats are required. Put one coat of Flex Seal on a sheet of glass and shine a light through it. You will be able to see the micro holes in the product which then requires multiple coats.
I'm a painter and use many coatings. Any product in a aerosol can has massive amounts of 'thinners' in it to allow it to spray. Half of what comes in a spray can evaporates into the atmosphere, so you're paying for something that you're not keeping. A brush or roll coating leaves a thicker amount of dry mils as a result.
You have made me a believer of turbo poly seal. Can it be used on a TPO patch?
It works great on TPO. It does not work on EPDM. I have another product that I have tested for over 2 years now that I use on EPDM called Super Silicone Seal. I have started to make videos on that too.
Great video! I need a suggestion. I am running an experiment for my research.I will make very small holes in a container and insert electrical wires in those holes. Holes are just for passing the wires into the container. Water will remain inside the container. Water is licking with these holes. From my understanding, any tape may not stick nicely as the surface is not plain like the bucket in your video. I need to wrap it around the wire and container. I have to take out the wires without damaging them after completing my experiment. I will reuse the wires, Which material will be best to use here? Please suggest.
Ok, a lot of things were not clear in your request.
1) What size is the container?
2) What material is the container made from?
3) Is the container suppose to be filled with water?
4) In which country are you?
5) How much time do you have for curing (hardening) before use?
6) What is the size of the hole?
7) How much pressure will be at the hole?
Yes
Probably somebody else mentioned in the comments but a fair comparison would be to use the fleece on all the liquid products...and no fleece on all the liquid products. Would the flex seal and spray flex seal have failed if they were reinforced with the fleece? I am guessing probably not as the fleece created a monolithic situation giving the two that did use fleece much more strength...The ones that didn't fail probably both would have failed without the fleece also.
I show a comparison as the product is sold. Why should I add a fleece to Flex Seal Liquid if they never sell it with it or mention it in their products? The comparison is how the product is advertised and not how I can enhance it to make it work better.
@Flat Roof Doctor What about using the flex tape first and the flex seal liquid on top? Would the tape act like the fleece and the liquid protect it from the elements? I am considering as it is more affordable to repair a single 10 foot long seam.
Flex Tape is Plastic with glue. Fleece is a Polyester Fabric that gets saturated with the liquid coating. You can't use Flex Seal Liquid over plastic tape, it will not work.
Looks like the fleece is the key? Would be interesting to redo the "test" with fleece in every product. What is the fleece material? Thank you for your videos, very informative!
The test was done as the products are sold and advertised. It is not fair to enhance one product with another product and then make a test. This is how Flex Seal advertise their product. This is how Bergstrom advertise theirs
I'd like to see how bergstrom did with out the fleece patch I bet gorilla would do the same with the fleece strip for a fraction of the cost
I’ve got a 1” round hole through my green standing seam roof where a pipe went through. Do I put the TPS down around the edge and then the fleece over the hole. Then cover with a layer of TPS?
3x3 inch square piece of zip tape shits the most sticky on roof applications funny thing they make a sheething that last 30 years uncovered just tape the seams I’ve been recommending it for years. It’s called Zip System tape it’s worth it’s weight in gold 😉🇺🇸❤️
Can you put the poly seal over the gorilla tape
I need to know what to put on a external mobile home water keeps coming in
Super Silicone Seal
The gorilla tape is a little better than the flex in my experience. That turbo poly is interesting because of the fleece tape stuff that goes between the applications. They recommend doing that for the others as well. The flex spray didn't work as mentioned.
The fleece you use with the turbo moly and silicone... what is that fleece made of? Would like to see how the spray and liquid flex work with the fleece.
It is a non woven polyester fabric that has been specially designed to work with Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal
48 hours? ...there goes the millennial customer base. LOL. Great tests, excellent vid with decent inches of water column pressure!!!
I wonder which one is more UV resistant? Time and cracking resistant?
Every material looking to be good for job,just have thay'r conditions aplycation like:indor outdore,vertical,horizontal,temperatures wether conditions etc.
The major difference between the materials are the fleece.Flex Seal products don't come with a fleece and makes it not work as well. Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal comes with a specially formulated Polyester fleece that give it that added strength.
I wouldn't put spray on a hole that big. The spray might work on smaller holes.
Does the fleece come with the berg storm poly seal or do you have to buy it separately. What is the brand of the fleece and where do you buy it from. I live in Canada where it is much colder. Will the poly seal work for gutter leaks as well.
Turbo Poly Seal works in all temperatures. The fleece comes with the Kit. Unfortunately, =they don't ship to Canada yet. It is a special Polyester fleece formulated for Turbo Poly Seal. I don't know of a similar product.
The fleece is sold separately by Bergstromm so you do not have to buy the kit. Home Depot sell Henry fleeces, including polyester, and at much lower prices than Bergstromm, as well as Henry silicon sealants.
looks like gorilla tape or flex tape first, then flex spray. The white application worked best but needed to be sanded down. Those tape worked magic considering hothing much was done but a bandaid lol
Great test now on a new constructin like a quonest hut what do you recomend to do before the building gets a chance to leak
I have no idea about what you are referring too. Can you be more specific?
Best to wait for a leak then make the repair. Or coat each seam inadvance as each section comes together.
I wonder why you didn’t talk about the turbo Polly seal? You spent a lot of time talking on the failures but hardly on the sealant that worked. So I’m confused as to what was the most successful
How about Sillco 'through the roof' sealant? Do you think it is a good option for using with fleece for 1/8" holes in a thin metal roof?
yes that will work
Why no fleece on the otbers
Can I buy this in the UK ?
Try the last flex test again and use the fleece on the Flex Seal products.
I did the test according to every products specs. Why do you want to improve the product with another product? That is how it is sold.
Flat Roof Doctor : We are all aware of how it’s sold. You said yourself that the biggest difference is the fleece. Give them all the same fleece (not the tape) and try that flex test again and it will likely show the product you use all the time as superior. But it may not and I think that worries you a bit.
To be fair, flex seal spray was used on a corner and given the pressure point is more conducive to subjectivity, I conclude is not a fair conclusion. I do not believe however, it is a product I would purchase.
Very interesting comparison. I wonder how well each product would perform under the pressure of a sprinkler system. Have you ever tested under these circumstances?
None sprinklers are like 50 psi plus the pipe test here was 4 psi
For a good comparison test search for the Project Farm video. Unlike RD he does not have a dog in the hunt.
Black vs White roof in New England? We have like 50/50 cold/ hot climate