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Read more about the article The Complete Technical Guide for Adhesive Tape

The Complete Technical Guide for Adhesive Tape

In this comprehensive guide to all things adhesive tape, we’re sharing 45 years of experience with you including:

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Read more about the article The Complete Technical Guide for Double Sided Tape

The Complete Technical Guide for Double Sided Tape

In this comprehensive guide to all things double-sided tape, we’re giving you all the information you need to know about choosing and using double-sided tape in seaming, splicing, bonding and beyond.

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Read more about the article Contractor’s Field Guide to The Building Envelope 

Contractor’s Field Guide to The Building Envelope 

What is the Building Envelope and why does it matter? How can it fail? What role does tape play in air sealing?

In this post, we demystify the building envelope, helping builders and contractors identify weak spots in building tightness in order to improve air sealing, and create more structures that are sustainable, cost-effective and comfortable in all conditions.

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Paper Mills – Pivoting to Meet Market Demands

If you thought the paper and pulp industry was going to disappear, think again. True, there has been a marked decline in traditional paper industries like newsprint. However, global trends are driving the need for new and innovative paper products, putting pressure on paper mills and corrugators to innovate and change. (more…)

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Read more about the article Contractor’s Field Guide to House Wrap & Seaming

Contractor’s Field Guide to House Wrap & Seaming

In this Field Guide to House Wrap & Seaming, we’ve gathered the most important installation and seaming tape tips to build quality, energy-efficient buildings.

We will cover building code best practices, how to install housewrap (the right way), how to prevent common house wrap problems, reasons why housewrap can still leak, and how seaming tape can make your building project airtight and moisture-proof.
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Read more about the article Why Doesn’t Adhesive Tape Stick in the Cold?

Why Doesn’t Adhesive Tape Stick in the Cold?

Why doesn’t your adhesive tape stick in the cold weather? Why does it becomes dry, brittle, and offers little-to-no tack? Why does it lift and peel within days?

To fully understand the reason why adhesive tape doesn’t stick in the cold requires consideration of the variety of different types of adhesives available and the way they are created. Some are applied as a liquid and then they transform into a solid. Depending on their function, they are engineered accordingly.
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Read more about the article Top 50 Resources for Contractors & Builders

Top 50 Resources for Contractors & Builders

Best of the Web Roundup for Construction News | ECHOtape

No matter where you live in the US or Canada, it’s always building season.

Which means that building pros don’t have the time to search the web for construction news, building trends, building code updates, and inspiration. Which is why we did the work for you.

We’ve compiled 50 of the best online resources for contractors and buildings, covering everything from green building news to sustainable design to metal building. We also list the best podcasts for general contractors, so you can soak in the news while you’re on the move.

Without further ado, here are 50 of the best influencers, podcasts, online links and resources for contractors, builders, stucco professionals and more.

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