GSSI Sealants Butyl Tape 1/8" x 1" x 50' Gray (Choose 3/4" or 1" Width)
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This is a sealant for underneath RV trim or between aluminum windows and the RV's skin, not a glazing compound. For the purpose it was designed for, it is unrivaled.
Its function, I believe, is to keep things from getting in between two surfaces. It's used to prevent water from seeping in between the window frames and the body frame of a motor home. br>We used this to replace all of our window frames, then taped the edges with eternabond tape. The eternabond tape was also used to seal the side seams. We ran it up the side, over the top, and down the front side seam, starting at the back bottom side seam and ending at the front bottom side seam. There is only one continuous tape. It'll be a pain in the buttocks, but those seams won't leak.
My brother reports that he used this excellent tape primarily for metal surfaces indoors, and he is unsure how well it would bond to asphalt shingles outside; however, he advises that if one were to try it on asphalt shingles (which he suspects would not bond well), it would be critical to clean the surface of all dust and dirt first. He's confident that it works well between metals, but he's not so sure about asphalt.
The tape is sticky on both sides, according to my brother Lee. It comes with a non-refundable guarantee. Remove the backing to make the tape usable, but both sides of the tape are sticky once the backing is removed. Lee is a big fan of this product - He has used many rolls of it over the past year and finds the 1 inch version to be more useful for his purposes than the 3/4 inch version.
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On my project camp trailer, this is the third type of tape I've used. The light grey putty tape with the super crinkly paper came first, followed by the XFasten white butyl tape, and finally this GSSI butyl tape. The GSSI is without a doubt the most user-friendly. The wax paper is a thick, slick substance. The Xfasten was good butyl, but when I unrolled it, the wax paper kept sticking to the butyl and tearing, and trying to pick the paper out made my fingers sticky. The GSSI paper was never torn, and the butyl was easy to peel off. The trick was to unroll one layer of paper until the butyl was exposed all the way around the roll, then begin unrolling the butyl and taping it together. The putty stays stuck to the wax paper until you want to peel it off if you hold the roll carefully and don't let it touch anything (a second set of hands would have been helpful but not absolutely necessary). I bought a second roll of it after cutting it with a razor knife, and I'll buy the GSSI again if I need more.
br>It's great when I come across something that outperforms something I've been using for a long time. br>I used this to seal the edges of a new cabinet after hearing about it from a friend. boot with a sleeper br>This stuff is far superior to anything else I've ever worked with. br>I simply rolled it around the perimeter of the opening, then slid the boot over it, securing it with a screw every four inches, then another layer of this butyl mastic, and finally the "clamp," securing it with a screw every four inches, dividing the distance between the first screws so that there is a screw every two inches. br>This stuff squished out pretty evenly on both sides of the perimeter, giving me confidence that there will be no drips when it rains hard, or when a foot of snow and ice is trapped between the cab and the sleeper, slowly melting and trying to find a way inside. br>Now that I've discovered this wonderful stuff, I've been thinking of numerous places where I intend to use it. br>My product was spotless and in excellent condition when it arrived. I can't say enough about how much I like it.
I worked on a truck camper that was more than a decade old. The corners of an old truck camper were sealed with this product. I had to replace some large rotted sections, but I was able to reuse the old trim pieces by replacing the screws with new ones that were slightly longer and using this tape. It's also a popular choice for around windows and doors. If you're not sure what this is for, look it up on the internet. br>This product acts as a "pinch seal" and is similar to putty. Your screws will pull the trim against the wall panels, pinching the tape and forming a seal. It also protects your screws by sealing them in place. I usually caulk the edges for added protection, but you are not required to do so. It's difficult to remove caulk because it's messy. Most people fill the channel where their screws go with a thin strip of plastic. For the roof, I used a self-leveling caulk designed for campers. From the same company, there's also a vertical-surface caulk. It was pricey, but it seems to be holding up well, so I'm hoping it was worth it. I have yet to try to get rid of either product.
I order a roll of this stuff for work about once every couple months. I'm a telephone and internet technician, and we used to be able to order similar stuff called air seal to seal the grommets where the wires come through in the telephone NID box on the house, but we can't anymore. We have to use silicone, which is a pain to use because it doesn't stay pliable, so you have to peel it out and replace it every time you add another line.
I recently replaced a solid door with a full single lite fiberglass door, and I used this in five strips across the leveled sill, which was off by 1/2" over three feet. This is sticky stuff, and it's difficult to adjust if you make a mistake with the first placement, so don't make a mistake. Keep the paper backing on the door until you're ready to close it. Then, if necessary, use a plastic pen or something similar to keep the strip down as you peel it off, especially if you're installing it on an old sill. This stuff completely seals, no air, no bugs, and no BS! I've used endless tubes of caulk for a variety of things in my construction career, but I know this is better than shooting lines of caulk and hoping you don't accidentally drag any out of line while installing the door, resulting in a breach.
This sealant has been used on a number of home remodeling projects. It sticks well, seals well, and is simple to use. It's easy to remove and can even be re-used over time because it's flexible. Unlike silicone sealant, this is a product that can be reused. br>br> I've used it to seal around windows and window trim, as well as behind roof drip guards and gutters, underneath chimney flashing, around fan vent flashing, to seal an outdoor electrical outlet and a frost-free sillcock, and behind roof drip guards and gutters. It can be painted over and can be used to fill small holes in sheet metal. When I replaced my garage roof with steel roofing sheets, it also worked wonders for sealing the long gable trim pieces and ridge trim seams. This is fantastic.
It's simple to work with. br>Other brands' reviews said the roll was damaged when it arrived. My order does not fall into this category. Because of the butyl's consistency, it is easily dented in transit, but this product arrived in a round, flat roll that was ready to use. br>There were no issues with the product or its condition when it arrived.
I brought it in to be re-evaluated. After putting LED RGB switchback boards in my car, I sealed the DRL. That, plus my headlights if I want to use them, is more than enough. I turned it and let it relax to a flatter state before reshaping it to a rounder form, even though it was a little banged up. To test it, I heated a small strip in the oven. You can pay more for a shorter length packaged in a nice box with a bright label. It's the same stuff once you heat it up, stretch it out, and stuff it into a seam. When the test sample cooled, it formed a strong bond.
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