Deck tape fully seals and protects your existing or new deck frame, offering full protection against moisture rot, water rot, and also protecting you from frame weathering. In so doing, it extends the life of your deck. Better still, the substructure of the frame deck is protected against any moisture penetration. Even better, the Trex protects deck tape helps the deck’s screw to hold stronger and longer. Most interestingly, installing the tape only follows a three-step process, hassle-free and fast.
So, why go for Trex Protect deck tape?
-It comes with a 20-year guarantee
-Offer a non-skid surface hence it is very easy during installation
-Comes in two distinct widths 100mm x 20m forbearers, and 5mm x20m for joists
-Removes splitting from thaw and freeze
-Prevents any moisture from penetrating and seals the deck fasteners
-A good barrier that stands between timber and a galvanized metal like joist hangers
-The butyl-based deck tape enables the deck screws to stay together stronger and longer as opposed to asphalt- and acrylic-based tape
-Offer protection to the ledger board, rim joist, and top joist against decay and rot.
Sorting out problems
Deck frame weathering
Long exposure to outdoors elements may end up causing tremendous frame weathering. And the major area that can be met with the weathering is the place that the deck boards meet with the deck substructure. Protect the deck substructure using Trex Protect Deck Tape.
Advantages of using Deck Tape
-The tape can be overlapped without adding significant height that could disrupt the height of the deck board
-The tape does not stick to oneself on the adhesive part that ensures there is no wastage at all
-Keep the screws clean and prevent any residue from resting on screws
-Protect the deck from UV rays and outdoor elements
-Delivers smoke and air-tight seal
-The tape is very easy to release
-Offers a watertight seal
-Sticks onto the deck well
-Offers self-sealing
What is deck tape?
This is a self-sealing tape that is designed from strong polymer acrylic adhesive that offers you a waterproof seal. It has a permanent adhesive bond that sticks for up to 50 years most especially in your deck frame. You can use it in both traditional timber decking and modern composite decking for convenient operations. This will protect your timbers and their substructures. If you prefer using composite deck board more moisture will be absorbed causing some rotting. Therefore, you need a proper seal to avoid such scenarios.
Why a Trex protects deck tape?
A deck tape is usually a non-butyl tape making it useful in a wide range of activities since they are stable and offer you a longer seal. This indicates that it is more advantageous compared to many other types of tapes such as butyl tapes. It does not lose its strength nor Pell off in temperatures between -40 to +93.
Why do we apply deck tape?
Applying a deck tape offers you a wide range of benefits to keep your timber and galvanized fittings in their Perfect shape.
Protecting joists
You can protect your timbers from any moisture by simply applying the deck tape along the joints of the timber. This creates a very protective seal to prevent it from rotting. For any 2inch timber, you can apply a 50mm deck tape. This prevents the timber from contacting any moisture. You can easily apply this tape before fitting the deck board. It does not affect the quality of the deck tape.
Protect joist hangers
The coating on the metal easily corrodes as time goes by. So, applying deck tape with keeping it intact without any form of corrosion. It prevents the components from breaking down thus maintaining their original look at all times. Applying deck tape will there prevent any form of corrosion in any manner.
Protecting posts
Applying deck tape on posts of timber helps to prevent the rotting of the timber. This texter protects deck tape by creating a stronger seal that is weatherproof and waterproof. This means that your post will remain intact without rotting even after a long time. It is particularly useful for any kind of timber most especially those that come in contact with the ground. The timber in the ground is prone to rotting unlike the one above the ground.
Useful on cut ends
Cut ends are usually the starting points of rotting in timber posts. These cut ends usually attract moisture, therefore, rotting with time. There is no treatment for such ends and you can only apply a deck tape. It will completely seal off any moisture and water components that could cause rotting. Therefore, you can protect these weak ends with this deck tape.
Sealing fasteners
In case you join timber with galvanized fittings you can apply deck tape to keep them well-fastened. This helps to prevent the fixings from any form of corrosion as well. So, for any galvanized fittings, apply this tape to keep them in their original state. It also fastens the fittings and the timber.
Three simple steps for installing Trex Protect Deck tape
-Start by cleaning the joist surface to ensure it is fully dry and free from any debris – this will ensure the tape stays put and leave no ridges.
-Get rid of the butyl-tape backing as you apply it right to the surface of the deck, thereafter, you need to run your hands over the deck tape while pressing firmly to ensure it sticks evenly and perfectly.
-After you’ve covered both the vertical and horizontal surfaces, use a scissor, or a utility knife to cut the deck tape to length.
Where this Trex Protect Deck Tape can apply
This tape can be applied on different surfaces not limited to under joists hangers, ledger board, blocking, stair stringers, steps, bearers, rim joists, and wall joists.
Technical Spec
Weight: 0.355kgs
Dimension: 11.5 x 11.5 x 82cm
Size: Black 50mm x20m, Black 65mm x 20m, Black 82mm x 20m, Black 50mm x 20m Box of 30 x 3 Rolls free – 10% less, Black 82mm x 20m Box of 18 x 2 Rolls free – 10% less, Black 100mm x 20m, Black 150mm x 20m, Black 200mm x 20m , Black 250mm x 20m, Black 200mm x 20m.