As the end of the year draws near we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for an amazing decade. The success of ECHOtape is based on the relationships we have built over 40 years, and we are so grateful and thankful [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As we shift our focus to 2020, it’s important to pause and reflect on where we’ve come from. 2019 was a heck of a year, filled with challenging pivots, and remarkable accomplishments. Far more ups than downs, thankfully, but I think we can all agree [...]
Staying on top of building code changes is not easy. No matter where you live in the US or Canada, it’s always building season. As new products flood the market and changing climates and strengthening storms change the face of construction, building codes are constantly changing [...]
To say ECHOtape manufactures and sells high-quality adhesive tape is very true. That’s the essence of what we do – but it hardly tells the whole story. That story is about people. The handshake on the warehouse floor. Technical support with a smile. Down [...]
If you are curious about the future of stucco, look no further than the SMA’s 2019 Market Report. Established in 1957, the Stucco Manufacturer’s Association (SMA) is dedicated to the research, standards, education, training, and promotion of the stucco trades across North America. In 2016, [...]
Who is ECHOtape? We are a tight knit group of 85 people, several dogs, and one bossy cat working to make things stick. Together, we're the secret sauce behind ECHOtape. We love what we do, and who we do it with, so we created a [...]
We follow hundreds of influencers, builders, designers, and all-around inspiring people on Instagram. In fact, a few months ago we highlighted 10 of our favorite Residential Builders and Remodelers on Instagram. But with more than a billion active users and accounts on Instagram, we knew there [...]
Traditionally, homes aiming at energy efficiency for chilly areas of the U.S. get all the attention. But let’s not set the south to the side. Building in hot climate zones comes with its own set of challenges. […]
Steve Underhill, our Senior Marketing Coordinator, has this great sign near his desk. It reads: Kick yourself out of your comfort zone. It’s the word “comfort” that got me thinking. Running a business can be challenging and at times chaotic. It’s easy to fall [...]
Just how big is the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference and Championships? It’s big enough to be a self-sustaining town, built from the ground up. In 16 hours. More than 18,000 building professionals, tradespeople, students, teachers and education leaders attended the 55th annual event, [...]
