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.
