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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 [...]
In this comprehensive guide to all things adhesive tape, we’re sharing 45 years of experience with you including: What is Adhesive Tape? A Brief History of Tape How Adhesive Tape is Made What Makes Tape Stick Advantages of Pressure Sensitive Tape Why Tape Is Better [...]
Certified green, sustainable building design is becoming a reality across the country, for all kinds of markets and at nearly all price points. The industry is abuzz with questions about how a green building standard may change their business outlook, change the laws or even [...]
What is the Building Envelope and why does it matter? How can it fail? What role does tape play in air sealing? In this post, we demystify the building envelope, helping builders and contractors identify weak spots in building tightness in order to improve air sealing, [...]
No matter where you live in the US or Canada, it’s always building season. Which means that building pros don’t have the time to search the web for construction news, building trends, building code updates, and inspiration. Which is why we did the work for [...]
1. What is outsulation? Outsulation is the construction practice of placing a layer of insulation on the exterior side of the building. The generic term is rigid foam sheathing or rigid foam insulation. […]
