Tyvek Accessory To assist in making the Tyvek® membranes airtight, it is important to ensure that the correct sealing tape is used. The tape adhesive and carrier should be compatible with the membrane and substrate to which the material is being bonded to. Sealing the membrane with an appropriate tape is essential to ensure quality and long lasting durability of the seal and efficiency of the system.
Tyvek® building envelope accessories have been developed with specific applications in mind. Quality, compatability and durability are therefore guaranteed. That's why those who specify Tyvek® tapes continue to do so and those who use them 'stick with them!'
DuPont™ Tyvek® Tape is recommended as a best installation practice for sealing seams of DuPont™ Tyvek® Weatherization System to help provide a continuous barrier against air infiltration. DuPont™ Tyvek® Tape is constructed of an oriented polypropylene film coated with a specially formulated permanent acrylic adhesive.
DuPont™ Tyvek® Tape Features and Benefits:
strong
high-tack
easy to use
portable
impact-resistant
waterproof
conformable
adaptable to temperature ranges
Tyvek® Butyl Tape is a double sided butyl based tape for sealing at laps, perimeters, chimneys, abutments and bonding the membrane to a Tyvek® Eaves Carrier. It is suitably compatible for adhering to brickwork, blockwork, masonry, timber, metalwork and most plastic products.
Tyvek® Eaves Carrier is a preformed black semi-rigid eaves protection sheet installed over the fascia board under-lapping the Tyvek® membrane by 150 mm. It is recommended for long term durability against UV degradation from direct sunlight whilst offering support to the membrane to eliminate ponding at the tilt position.
