Imus Seal Butyl Joist Tape for Flashing Deck Joists and Beams (1-5/8” x 50’)
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Bad idea. After a while, the adhesive will fail, and you'll be back at square one. Buy some asphalt emulsion and paint the post as low into the ground as possible to provide real protection. A few inches beneath the surface, post failure always occurs. Microbes and moisture congregate here, resulting in post-failure. Coating the post base a few inches below soil level may save the post; for best results, coat the entire post below soil level BEFORE burying it.
If the tape is meant to be exposed to the sun for an indefinite period of time, you will need to contact the manufacturer via email. I used it in a variety of locations, but all of them were covered, so the tape was not visible.
Although the compositions are similar, Imus Seal comes in a variety of sizes.
I'm not sure what you're asking me. The back side is sticky to adhere to the joists, and the decking is screwed to the top of those joists, so why would you need to glue it? I wouldn't recommend replacing the screws on decking with glue in a short period of time due to the wood filler. You should be able to drill a hole and screw into it once you've used wood filler. If this does not answer your question, I suggest contacting the manufacturer.
Selected User Reviews For Imus Seal Butyl Joist Tape for Flashing Deck Joists and Beams (1-5/8” x 50’)
The previous deck, which was entirely made of wood, had begun to rot. That deck is being replaced by a 25-card deck. Trex was used for the joists and framing, as well as ground contact lumber. The previous frame had rotted from the top down, owing to screw penetration when the wooden decking was attached. I wanted to make sure that this deck had a long life. Because I'm not sure if the joist tape will work for its intended purpose (sealing screw penetrations) because it's brand new, I'm basing my rating on the product's quality, ease of application, durability during the construction process, comments from our deck contractor, and cost compared to its main competitor sold by Trex. It's simple to use, though you may get butyl on your hands from time to time. Simply peel back a small amount of the protective film from one end, leaving the tag end sticking out to the side, stick that end to a joist, line up, and lay about 3-inches apart. 4 feet of tape on the joist, thumb held down, reach back to the film and pull it down to your thumb and stick it, smooth the tape with your hand, and repeat. The decking tended to stay in place as they laid it, the plastic facing grabbed the hidden plastic fastener and kept it from moving, and once installed, the black plastic fastener was difficult to see against the black facing, according to the contractors. The tape also stood up to being walked on and having boards dragged across it, though I had to make a few repairs. Due to a delay in receiving our entire order of Trex decking, the tape on one section of the deck has been exposed to rain and sun for several weeks and is still looking great. It is approximately 30 less than the competing brand, but I didn t use the competitor, so I can not compare quality. In addition, the customer service was excellent. I underestimated the amount required, and the company owner made certain that I received my reorder on time and without charge.
I've received a few inquiries and comments regarding the tape's specifications, so here goes. THICKNESS: THICKNESS is the measurement of how thick something is The tape backing paper is 0. 25mm thick, according to a micrometer. The paper backing is 0. 023" thick, and the thickness of the board is 0. THE TAPE ITSELF IS 002" thick, which means it is 0. THICKNESS OF 021" br>br>The butyl tape appears to be of good quality, but I can't say how long it will hold up in the elements. Is it goopy? br>br> Yes. I don't know how to measure "gooey," but I had an opportunity to lay some of it down on a girder, then change my mind about the joists that would go over it two weeks later. I then peeled the tape away and thought you might be interested in seeing what it looks like as it peels away. Check out the images. When the tape was removed, a large amount of glue was left on the wood. I used the removed tape as a lint brush, similar to how you wrap Scotch tape around your hand with the sticky side out and use it as a lint brush. That's exactly what I did, except I didn't wrap my hand in the discarded tape. it's far too cluttered Although I was able to remove the majority of the glue from the wood, there was still a small amount left. br>br>As a result, I can attest to the fact that THIS STUFF IS GOOEY, and that it will most likely do a good job of preventing moisture from getting past it and into the wood it protects, which is its primary function.
We ordered seven rolls of Imus to protect our deck frame, as well as a roll of Trex Protect Beam Butyl Tape 3 1/8" because the wider 3 1/8" wasn't available through Amazon. The two products, as far as I can tell, are identical, even down to the packaging pattern - The taping pattern and cut marks on the cellophane tape used to secure the roll are identical. Also, the Imus is less expensive! In terms of the content itself, it's extremely encouraging - The adhesive is incredibly sticky, heavy, and long-lasting. In fact, if you're familiar with Grace Vycor, you're in for a pleasant surprise. We weren't prepared for the adhesive's abrasiveness. We spent around $200 on our deck, which was excellent and well worth the money.
I had some old, dry joists in excellent condition. So I filled in the old nail holes and any splits in the wood with joist tape before laying it down. It was a huge success. I believe the adhesive will keep moisture out while also sealing the new nails/screws penetrating the joists because it is thick and sticky. Because 5 rolls of tape were required for the project, the cost of the tape was reasonable in order to protect the joists for another long period of time.
We're currently repairing a deck due to the issue that these tapes are supposed to solve. Several deck boards and joists had rotted and required replacement. This tape appears to be a clever solution to the problem of dirt and moisture accumulating between the deck boards above the joists. br>br>The tape was easy to remove. It was a smart idea to cut the tape lengths before climbing the ladder to apply them. It's best not to fight the tape roll while putting it on- especially when one is twelve feet above the ground on a ladder. The tape is only 1/8" wider than a standard 1 1/2" wide joist, which means there's only 1/16" on either side of the joist, so be careful when centering it. br>br>I'll also mention that the tape's top is slick, allowing the deck boards to slide easily before being attached. This is convenient for positioning them, but it also poses a risk if one is not cautious when walking over the boards before they are secured. br>br>It's well worth the money to buy this tape. If you're going to build a deck, make sure you have it.
When I used a copper brown wood preservative on the cut surfaces of some of the other deck joists, and those surfaces directly contacted the underside of the Trex composite boards, the wood preservative leached up into the boards and discolored them significantly! This tape did not leach or discolor in any of the places where I used it. It's a little on the pricey side, but it's a great idea to use on top of all joists and stringers!.