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No matter where you live, you will find housewrap being used on construction sites. It’s one of the most widely applied water and air barriers in modern home building. Unfortunately, house wrap is often installed poorly — blowing in the wind, loose seams, ripped or torn [...]
We’re seeing a material shift, literally. There’s a sweeping wave of synthetic, fabricated materials being used more frequently in construction, and this is a paradigm shift in construction. Leading the pack are changes in how we insulate. Read on to learn more about the pros [...]
In an environment where dirt, rain, and temperatures fluctuate daily, adhesive tape is the ‘glue’ that most often secures a building’s key weather resistive barriers in place. So what happens when tape meets water and humidity? How does tape stick in the rain?? […]
Gaffer’s tape or Duct tape? Both are multi-purpose, pressure-sensitive tapes with a strong hold due to fabric reinforcement. But do you know which one is best for construction? Which one is more heat tolerant? Water resistant? Tearable? Knowing the specific characteristics between duct tape and gaffer’s [...]
A home’s insulation – that barrier between your living space and the outside world – is where genuine “green building” exists. Reflective Insulation coupled with high-performance seaming tape are two tools that combine to create a superior, energy-saving surface. Here’s what you need to know. [...]
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 house wrap (the right way), how to prevent common house wrap [...]
What are the realities of working with tape in Mid-Atlantic Region? How do mixed climate zones affect tape application and performance? What is the future of SIPs and tape? Is expandable tape a reality? In a recent conversation with Al Cobb, President of PanelWrights, we [...]
Reflection and anticipation. That’s what is going on right now at ECHOtape, and I would imagine, in your homes and businesses, too. As we think about the past year, and look forward to the next, there is no better time to say thank you. To you, [...]
As the fourth quarter comes to a close, most of us are starting to look ahead to next year. And we seem to share the same questions: What will the real estate market be like in 2019? Will home prices keep rising, level off, or [...]
When tape moves off the shelf to the job site, how will it perform? What are the realities of working with tape in Deep South? How do Humid Climate Zones affect tape application and performance? What is the future of tape in home building? That’s [...]
Everyone instinctively knows that when you go outside on a cold day, you must zip your coat to stay warm. It doesn’t matter how thick the coat is, if it’s left open, your body heat will leak out. The same is true with building insulation [...]
Duct tape is one of the most popular tapes because of it’s versatility. But there are many misconceptions about this commonly used tape. This complete technical guide to duct tape will cover everything you would ever want to know about duct tape. Including: The History [...]
