Ice & water that’s been in storage

[Chennig]

I just bought 6 new rolls of ice and water for my garage build.


But, a friend of mine said he has 6 rolls he is wanting to give away. The down side is that they have been sitting for 7 years.

7 years seems like a long time to sit and question if it’s worth the cost savings.


Thoughts?


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[techieman33]

I just bought 6 new rolls of ice and water for my garage build.


But, a friend of mine said he has 6 rolls he is wanting to give away. The down side is that they have been sitting for 7 years.

7 years seems like a long time to sit and question if it’s worth the cost savings.


Thoughts?


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How was it stored?

 

[htmdude57]

Am I misunderstanding something? In our home we keep ice in the freezer, and water in the refrigerator. But never for more than a couple of months.

 

[The Cobbler]

If it has been kept dry, I assume you have zero issues. if it broke down in a dry environment after 7 years, what would it do under a shingled roof?
if it unrolls & is pliable, I would use it

 

[mobiledynamics]

7 years seem awefully long given it's a =stick product=. I'd rather just buy new...

 

[rustyjames]

I would be willing to bet it's fine to use.

 

[kumquat]

I'd suggest that the OP is either trolling or too dumb to be in a garage.

 

[Copymutt]

Might try to partially unroll one roll. I wouldnt think its lost its functionality, but if exposed to heat and cold i’d want to be sure it hasn’t glued itself togetheir. Could be a great score, its not cheap.

 

[mcbane]

Am I misunderstanding something? In our home we keep ice in the freezer, and water in the refrigerator. But never for more than a couple of months.

After 7 years the flavor might not be the same. I’ve never eaten ice and water shield but I would want the taste to at least be worthy of one Michelin star.


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[Git]

https://gcpat.com/en/solutions/prod...ofing-underlayment/tl-0011-shelf-life-roofing

The shelf life of GCP underlayments (GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD®, GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD® HT, GRACE ULTRA™, GRACE SELECT™, Roof Detail Membrane™, GCP granular underlayment , TRI-FLEX® and TRI-FLEX® 15) is highly dependent on storage conditions. In general, these products should be stored in their original, unopened packaging at ambient temperatures between 40–90°F (5–32°C) under dry conditions. GCP self-adhered underlayments have optimum initial adhesion to the roof deck if used within one year from the date of manufacture.

With that being said, what would it hurt to have both on-site, try the old stuff and see how it sticks? At that point, you can decide which to go with

 

[Chennig]

I'd suggest that the OP is either trolling or too dumb to be in a garage.

You can never take my LEGOs away my friend! Although they do taste good.....

https://gcpat.com/en/solutions/prod...ofing-underlayment/tl-0011-shelf-life-roofing



With that being said, what would it hurt to have both on-site, try the old stuff and see how it sticks? At that point, you can decide which to go with

May be worth the try.

He claims it was stored in his heated garage, I’m just hoping it was not right on his heated slab.

I just don’t want to be kicking myself 10-15 years down the road over trying to save a small amount(in comparison to the total garage cost).




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[OccupantRJ]

My Bli told me last week that he had some old stuff that he used and reactivated it with a heat gun.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Am I misunderstanding something? In our home we keep ice in the freezer, and water in the refrigerator. But never for more than a couple of months.

After 7 years the flavor might not be the same. I’ve never eaten ice and water shield but I would want the taste to at least be worthy of one Michelin star.


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I was a little confused at first until he mentioned a "roll of ice".

Tommy

 

[mobiledynamics]

Wel, what's cheaper. Buying the product fresh or have the chance you need to tearoff and reshingle.

 

[Horror Business]

Not worth the risk. Buy new.

 

[sberry]

Wouldn't bother me if it still stick to itself. If this is a shingle roof gonna be nailed.

 

[STClurker]

I'd suggest that the OP is either trolling or too dumb to be in a garage.

1930 got a new username?

 

[PelicanPines]

. Six years max... seven is a no go...

 

[Bretny]

If its still flexable and sticky use it. No one is removing there roof to put new ice and water shield every 7 years around here. Also the sticky part of it is really just to aid in installing. The nails really hold things well.

 

[Worsedog]

I'd suggest that the OP is either trolling or too dumb to be in a garage.

Well thank you for that genius observation. I'm sure that the OP has found it most enlightening.

Hopefully you can lend your wisdom to anyone else with a question.

 

[79firebird]

i would use it. never know how long the stuff at the store has been in the warehouse or store. the local home depot has some and the date tag says 2004 where 2019

 

[OneOfEm]

Contact the manufacturer and ask them what the shelf life is.

 

[mobiledynamics]

i would use it. never know how long the stuff at the store has been in the warehouse or store. the local home depot has some and the date tag says 2004 where 2019

Pics ?

 

[spudley]

For free I'd use it.
As stated, even if it isn't sticky the nails will hold it. Or to be safe, maybe a row of new stuff as the first course over the eave.

 

[koditten]

Buy the new stuff and have it ready. Get the old stuff from your friend. If it is plenty sticky, use it and return the new stuff.

Better buy a case of beer to give to your friend as well. Its gonna be fine and he needs to be properly thanked.