Bill Robinson is a nationally known construction trainer and presenter and owner of Train2Build and Train2Rebuild, a company that provides education for the building industry and homeowners. Headquartered in New Orleans, Robinson hosts consulting and training programs that focus on detailing the building envelope in [...]
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. What is Double Sided Tape? How is Double-Sided Tape Used? Which Double Sided Tape [...]
Double-sided tape is any tape that is coated with adhesive on both sides. Designed to stick two surfaces together without being seen, these versatile tapes deliver neater-looking projects and better craftsmanship. And unlike screws or rivets – which join materials at a single point – high-strength [...]
“Paper and packaging… how life unfolds.” The clever slogan from the Paper And Packaging Board certainly has new meaning in the wake of COVID-19. Here’s how a predominantly North American industry is pivoting to meet demand. […]
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 [...]
Heavy-duty double-sided tape is useful in a wide range of construction scenarios, but no tool is perfect for every job. Sometimes, adhesive tape doesn’t stick. It’s easy to assume the tape itself is to blame, but truth be told, there are some other usual suspects to [...]
Using tape to seal seams in weather resistant barriers after wrapping is the best way to for achieving maximum benefit of an air and water barrier to protect the building envelope. This much we know for sure. But did you know that double sided tape [...]
It’s impossible not to take splicing for granted because it’s hidden in the smallest, most disposable objects around you. Take, for example, your favorite morning coffee. That to go coffee cup? The corrugated sleeve? Both made possible by splicing, and splicing tape. The shipping box [...]
For more than 40 years, we’ve been able to attract loyal customers simply by creating custom tape solutions to help with their problems. But… what does that look like exactly? Consider this project: A few years ago, a radiant barrier company reached out to us for help. They [...]
