Shop Turbo Poly Seal & Super Silicone Seal
After comparing the products below, choose the roof repair sealant that best matches your surface and application.
Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal are roof repair and waterproofing products designed for different surfaces and applications. Use this comparison guide to determine which product is best for EPDM rubber roofs, TPO roofing, metal roofs, flashing repairs, seams, cracks, ponding water, skylights, vent pipes, and other waterproofing applications.
| Question | Turbo Poly Seal | Super Silicone Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Product Basics & Application | ||
| What are Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal made of? | Turbo Poly Seal is a urethane/asphalt-based sealant. | Super Silicone Seal is a silicone/mica-based sealant. |
| How soon after application can it rain? | Turbo Poly Seal can be exposed to rain approximately 5 minutes after application. | Super Silicone Seal can be exposed to rain approximately 30 minutes after application. |
| How long does the product take to cure? | Turbo Poly Seal has an approximate curing time of 24 hours. | Super Silicone Seal has an approximate curing time of 24 hours. |
| What is the recommended application temperature range? | Turbo Poly Seal can be applied at temperatures from approximately 25°F to 100°F. | Super Silicone Seal can be applied at temperatures from approximately 25°F to 100°F. |
| What is the average linear-foot coverage? | Approximately 35–40 linear feet, depending on the width and thickness of the application and the condition of the surface. | Approximately 40–45 linear feet, depending on the width and thickness of the application and the condition of the surface. |
| How wide is the Poly Fleece included with the kit? | The included Poly Fleece is 4 inches wide. | The included Poly Fleece is 4 inches wide. |
| Can the product be applied over tar? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be applied over firmly bonded tar. Do not apply it over tar that is dry, cracked, loose, or peeling. | Although Super Silicone Seal may adhere to tar, applying it over tar is not recommended. Remove the tar and properly prepare the underlying surface before applying the sealant. |
| What should be used to clean up the product? | Clean up Turbo Poly Seal with asphalt and tar remover or lacquer thinner. | Clean up Super Silicone Seal with soap and water while the product is still wet. |
| Should a disposable paintbrush be used for application? | Yes. Use a disposable paintbrush when applying Turbo Poly Seal. | Yes. Use a disposable paintbrush when applying Super Silicone Seal. |
| Roof & Repair Uses | ||
| Can the product be used to coat an entire roof surface? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended for coating an entire roof surface. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used to coat an entire EPDM rubber roof surface. Use a 1/2-inch nap roller. |
| Is the product suitable for steep metal roofs? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal is suitable for steep metal roofs because its high viscosity helps it stay in place. | No. Super Silicone Seal is not recommended for steep metal roofs because it is more liquid and can run on steep surfaces. |
| Is the product suitable for low-slope metal roofs? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal performs very well on low-slope metal roofs. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal is especially effective on seams and screws on low-slope metal roofs. |
| Can the product be used as roof flashing? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal is excellent for flashing applications and is relatively easy to apply. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used as flashing, although it is not as easy to apply as Turbo Poly Seal. |
| Can the product repair cracks in cement or concrete block walls? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal works very well on cement or concrete block wall cracks when used with reinforcing fleece. | No. Super Silicone Seal is generally too runny for easy application on cement or concrete block wall cracks. |
| Can the product repair cracked stucco walls? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can repair cracked stucco walls when used with reinforcing fleece. | Super Silicone Seal is not recommended for cracked stucco walls because it is difficult to use on vertical surfaces. |
| Can the product seal gutter seams? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal is excellent for sealing gutter seams. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used to seal gutter seams. |
| Can the product be used as a surface coating on an EPDM rubber roof? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended as a full-surface coating for EPDM rubber roofing. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal is excellent as an EPDM rubber roof surface coating, with approximate coverage of 70 square feet per gallon. |
| Can the product be used on air-conditioning ducts? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be used to seal air-conditioning ducts. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used to seal air-conditioning ducts. |
| Can the product be used to fill pitch pockets? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal is very good for filling pitch pockets. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal is excellent for filling pitch pockets. |
| Is the product suitable for trafficked areas such as door entrances? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal is durable and suitable for trafficked areas such as door entrances. | Super Silicone Seal is softer and may be damaged in areas that receive regular foot traffic. |
| Surface Adhesion & Compatibility | ||
| Does the product adhere to metal? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to metal. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to metal. |
| Does the product adhere to cement? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to cement. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to cement. |
| Does the product adhere to brick? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to brick. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to brick. |
| Does the product adhere to glass? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended for adhesion to glass. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal has excellent adhesion to glass. |
| Does the product adhere to Plexiglass? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to Plexiglass. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to Plexiglass. |
| Does the product adhere to TPO roofing membrane? | Turbo Poly Seal can adhere to older or weathered TPO roofing surfaces. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to TPO roofing membrane. |
| Does the product adhere to torch-down rubber roofing membrane? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to torch-down rubber roofing membrane. | Super Silicone Seal can adhere to torch-down rubber roofing membrane, but it is not the recommended choice. |
| Does the product adhere to asphalt or tar? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to asphalt and tar surfaces. | No. Super Silicone Seal is not recommended for asphalt or tar surfaces. |
| Does the product adhere to plastic? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended for plastic surfaces. | Super Silicone Seal adheres to some types of plastic. |
| Does the product adhere to EPDM rubber roofing? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended for direct adhesion to EPDM rubber roofing. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal has excellent adhesion to EPDM rubber roofing. |
| Does the product adhere to wood? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to wood. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to wood. |
| Does the product adhere to concrete? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to concrete. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to concrete. |
| Does the product adhere to lightly rusted surfaces? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can adhere to lightly rusted surfaces after light cleaning. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can adhere to lightly rusted surfaces after light cleaning. |
| Does the product adhere to copper and aluminum? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to copper and aluminum. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to copper and aluminum. |
| Does the product adhere to silicone caulking? | No. Turbo Poly Seal does not adhere to silicone caulking. | No. Super Silicone Seal does not adhere to silicone caulking. |
| Does the product adhere to latex caulking? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to latex caulking. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to latex caulking. |
| Does the product adhere to painted surfaces? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal adheres to painted surfaces. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal adheres to painted surfaces. |
| Can the product be applied to a wet surface? | No. Turbo Poly Seal should not be applied to a wet surface. | No. Super Silicone Seal should not be applied to a wet surface. |
| Is the product recommended for basement walls? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended for basement wall applications. | No. Super Silicone Seal is not recommended for basement wall applications. |
| Does the product adhere to oily surfaces? | Turbo Poly Seal is less sensitive to oily surface conditions and is listed as suitable for oily surfaces. | No. Super Silicone Seal will not adhere properly to an oily surface. |
| Durability, Maintenance & Protection | ||
| Is the product UV protected? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not inherently UV protected, although the comparison indicates it can last approximately 8–10 years without additional UV protection. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal is UV protected, with an indicated service life of approximately 12–20 years. |
| Can the product be recoated? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be recoated after approximately one year. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be recoated. |
| Can the product be painted? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be painted, including with paint used to provide additional UV protection. | No. Paint does not adhere properly to Super Silicone Seal. |
| When should reinforcing fleece be used? | Use reinforcing fleece with Turbo Poly Seal over cracks and transitions. | Use reinforcing fleece with Super Silicone Seal over cracks and transitions. |
| Can the product be used in areas where ponding water occurs? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be used in areas where ponding water occurs. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used in areas where ponding water occurs. |
| Can the product be used to cover or repair a chimney crown? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be used on a chimney crown; use reinforcing fleece over cracks. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used on a chimney crown; use reinforcing fleece over cracks. |
| Can the product be applied over metal roof screws? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be applied over metal roof screws without reinforcing fleece. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be applied over metal roof screws without reinforcing fleece. |
| Can the product be applied over metal roof seams? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be used over metal roof seams with reinforcing fleece. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used over metal roof seams with reinforcing fleece. |
| Can the product be used in submerged underwater conditions? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal is listed as suitable for submerged underwater conditions, but it should not be applied to a wet surface. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal is listed as suitable for submerged underwater conditions, but it should not be applied to a wet surface. |
| Does the product help prevent rust? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal helps protect sealed metal surfaces from rust. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal helps protect sealed metal surfaces from rust. |
| How long does the product typically last? | Turbo Poly Seal has an indicated service life of approximately 8–10 years without additional protection. | Super Silicone Seal has an indicated service life of approximately 12 years or longer. |
| What colors are available? | Turbo Poly Seal is brown and fades to a lighter brown over time. | Super Silicone Seal is available in white and black. |
| What is the unopened shelf life? | Unopened Turbo Poly Seal has an approximate shelf life of 6–12 months. | Unopened Super Silicone Seal has an approximate shelf life of 6–12 months. |
| What is the shelf life after opening? | Opened Turbo Poly Seal has an approximate shelf life of 3–6 months, depending on the amount of air and moisture trapped in the container. | Opened Super Silicone Seal has an approximate shelf life of 3–6 months, depending on the amount of air and moisture trapped in the container. |
| Special Repair Applications | ||
| Can the product be used to seal skylights? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended for sealing skylights. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used to seal skylights when used with reinforcing fleece. |
| Can the product be used around roof vent pipes? | Yes. Turbo Poly Seal can be used to seal around roof vent pipes. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used to seal around roof vent pipes. |
| Can the product be used on EPDM seams in a fish pond? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended for EPDM seams in fish ponds. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal can be used on EPDM seams in fish ponds. |
| Can the product be used to seal RV roofs or shipping-container roof surfaces? | No. Turbo Poly Seal is not recommended as a full-surface sealant for RV or shipping-container roofs. | Yes. Super Silicone Seal is an extremely durable, long-lasting option for sealing RV and shipping-container roof surfaces. |
Product suitability can depend on surface condition, preparation, slope, weather, and the specific repair. Follow the application instructions for the product and test questionable surfaces before completing a large repair.
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