This post originally appeared in the August/September 2022 issue of Fine Homebuilding Magazine. Choosing the Right Construction Tape for the Job – Fine Homebuilding
Walk through any modern construction project and you’re bound to see construction tape somewhere on the site. Whether it’s taping the seams of a mechanically attached water resistive barrier (WRB), flashing a window or door opening, or making sure an air barrier is continuous, tapes have become a key part of many assemblies. Mostly, we use tapes for two purposes, to keep something in, like the air we pay to condition, or keep something out, like water. It’s important to use the right product for the right application.
Continue reading “Construction Materials-Success with Construction Tapes”