Building Membrane Tapes

The Building Membrane Tapes category encompasses a wide array of tapes designed for different applications in the construction and repair sector. These tapes play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness and durability of insulating materials, breathable membranes, and barrier systems by ensuring secure adhesion and sealing joints and overlaps. Let’s explore the broad categories and practical uses of these tapes, providing you with an insightful guide to navigate through your selection process.

Foil Tapes

Products: SuperFOIL Superior Foil Tape, Aluminium Foil Lap Tape, SuperFOIL Standard Foil Tape, etc.

These tapes, including the SuperFOIL Superior Foil Tape and Aluminium Foil Lap Tape, are typically used for sealing joints and seams against moisture and vapour on foil insulation. Their inherent reflective properties also assist in maintaining and managing radiant heat, ensuring an energy-efficient environment.

Applications:

• Sealing and joining foil insulation layers
• HVAC duct wrapping
• Shielding against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference

Butyl Tapes

Products: Double Sided Butyl Tape, Double Sided Lap Tape, Double Sided Butyl Mastic Tape, Powerbond Double Sided Butyl Tape, etc.

Butyl tapes like Double Sided Butyl Tape are revered for their robust adhesive characteristics and waterproofing capabilities. They're widely applicable in sealing various joint types and ensuring an airtight and watertight envelope.

Applications:

• Sealing joints in roofing and wall systems
• Repairing membranes without compromising their original integrity
• Securing and sealing glazing in window systems

Single Sided Tapes

Products: Single Sided Breather Membrane Lap Tape, Flexi Band Universal Single-Sided High-Adhesive Tape, Single Sided DPM Jointing Tape, etc.

This group of tapes offers a robust solution for seam-sealing, bonding, and repair applications in a variety of construction and DIY scenarios.

Applications:

• Repairing tears in membranes
• Sealing overlaps and joints of breathable membranes
• Attaching and sealing insulation materials to surfaces

Metalised and BOPP Tapes

Products: Metalized BOPP Tape, Novia Cold Weather Metalized BOPP Tape, etc.

Metalized BOPP Tape and similar products provide a high-tack adhesive with the ability to withstand varied weather conditions, making them ideal for external applications where robust weather resistance is vital.

Applications:

• Sealing joints and edges of insulation materials in external environments
• Securing and stabilising reflective insulation systems in roofing applications

UV and Weather Resistant Tapes

Products: UV Nail Tape, UV Flex Tape, UV Facade Tape, etc.

Products like UV Facade Tape and UV Flex Tape are formulated to resist degradation from UV light and harsh weather conditions, ensuring longevity in outdoor applications.

Applications:

• Sealing and repairing membranes exposed to sunlight
• Providing robust adhesion in facade applications, ensuring durability and UV stability

Specialty and Detailing Tapes

Products: Wraptite Detailing Tape, Wraptite Detailing Tape Split Liner, Powerbond Foil Detailing Tape, etc.

Detailing tapes such as Wraptite Detailing Tape are specifically designed for intricate applications where precision and adherence to detail are pivotal, ensuring seams and joints in detailed areas are tightly sealed.

Applications:

• Sealing and bonding applications in corners, edges, and intricate detailing in building envelopes
• Ensuring air and water-tightness in complex, detailed installations

DIY Kits

Products: Radon Barrier DIY Kit, Black+ Breather Membrane DIY Kit, etc.

Kits like the Radon Barrier DIY Kit and Black+ Breather Membrane DIY Kit are tailored to cater to specific application needs, offering an all-encompassing solution in a singular product package.

Applications:

• Providing a comprehensive solution for installing or repairing specific membrane and barrier systems
• Ensuring all requisite materials are available for specific application needs, such as radon barrier installation or breathable membrane repair

Guidance on Selecting Appropriate Tapes:

• Application-Specific: Choose tapes designed for the specific application, e.g., for UV resistance, opt for UV-resistant tapes.
• Adhesive Quality: For applications demanding robust adhesion, such as in external environments, consider tapes with high-tack and durable adhesives like butyl tapes.
• Size and Length: Ensure the selected tape size is adequate for covering the seams/joints effectively and that the tape length is sufficient for your project.
• Weather and Environmental Conditions: Factor in environmental conditions, selecting tapes that withstand the prevalent weather and UV conditions in the application area.
• Material Compatibility: Confirm that the tape is compatible with the materials in your application to ensure optimal adherence and performance.