Features & Applications
Applications for the Tape
The most common applications for the seam tape include:
- Seaming the building envelope
- Seaming house wrap
- Seaming insulation (including polyisocyanurate insulation and reflective insulation)
- Seaming exterior sheathing
- Seaming vapor barriers (including polyethylene films)
- Seaming flooring underlayments
- Seaming roofing underlayments
Features of the Tape
Features of the seam tape include:
- Strong, with durable holding power
- Conforms well to a variety of irregular surfaces
- Instant tack, on a wide range of surfaces and materials
- Tack strengthens over time
- Made from an advanced polyester film (PET)
- Water resistant and moisture resistant
- Excellent cold weather adhesion
- UV resistant (up to 90 days)
- Can tear the tape by hand
- Colors allow for easy inspection
Tape Adhesive
The tape has an acrylic adhesive.
Weather Resistance
The seam tape is weather resistant:
- Excellent cold weather adhesion (to -4° F)
- Minimum 90 day UV resistance
- Water resistant and moisture resistant
Tape Sizes
The seam tape is available in the following size:
- 2 inches by 55 yards / 48 mm x 50 m
Tape Colors
The seam tape is available in the following colors:
- Red seam tape
- Silver seam tape
- White seam tape
Who Uses the Tape
The tape is most commonly used by:
- General contractors
- Insulation companies
ECHOtape Part Number
The part number for this tape is PE-M4535.
