How Do You Apply Joist Tape?
A deck’s beauty may exude from its boards, railings, and design, but its strength is in what lies beneath. To keep your timber substructure from succumbing to the ravages of…
Mentioned In:
Deck Specialist
Building Products Digest
Merchant Magazine
Homes & Gardens
Turf Magazine
West Sound Magazine
Experience
- Dave Kile is the owner of IBP, LLC, the company behind some of the decking industry’s most successful innovations, including Trex RainEscape, Trex Protect and Trex Seal.
- Dave got his start in the construction business in the early 1990s, while still in college, as an outside sales representative for 84 Lumber.
- He spent more than a decade in sales and sales management with Capital Lumber, the leading distributor of building materials, before starting IBP in 2003.
- During the first few years, Dave focused on growing sales for an innovative deck drainage product called RainEscape®. Unlike other drainage products that install below the joists of a deck substructure, this revolutionary system installs above the joists to protect the entire substructure from moisture while also creating dry, usable space beneath a deck. The product captured the attention of contractors for its superior aesthetics and ease of installation.
- Through the process of selling Trex RainEscape, Kile identified a problem – and ultimately an opportunity – in the marketplace. Due to new tree harvesting practices and wood treatments, the quality of deck joists worsened and joists were no longer lasting as long as they once did. With Dave’s innovative creativity and business acumen he created the foremost product in the joist protection category with Trex Protect Joist, Beam and Rim Tape.
Expertise
- Entrepreneurial spirit that drives innovative product development and new business opportunities.
- Ability to bring new products to market that improve efficiency and effectiveness in the deck building industry.
- Proven leader that builds strong teams.
How Do You Protect Deck Joists?
Almost all decks in Australia have timber framing. That means that the joists and bearers that support your entire deck consist of fibres that break down over time when exposed…
How to Clean Your Deck the Right Way
Cleaning time is here, and while many homeowners focus on scuffed baseboards, dust bunnies, and smudgy windows around the house, it’s important to also remember the deck. Throughout the past…
Q&A with “Honey Badger” Nick Cummins: A Deck Build Down Under
Australian celebrity Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins, of rugby and reality TV fame, recently completed renovations to his home on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, and wanted an outdoor living…
How to remove Butyl Tape Easily and Effectively
You might need to remove old butyl adhesive from your old Toyota Forerunner that developed a leak, your RV that needs a better seal around the air conditioner, or to…
Butyl Tape vs Silicone: Which is Better?
When working on at-home repair or construction jobs, you always want to make sure you have exactly the right materials for the job. But with so many options for sealant…
Is Butyl Tape Waterproof and Permanent?
When you’re building an outdoor deck that’s exposed to the elements, you want to be sure to do everything possible to extend the timber’s lifespan. And when it comes to…
What is the Difference Between Butyl Tape and Putty Tape?
When it comes to adhesives and sealants for home repairs, installations, and vehicle maintenance, butyl tape and putty tape are frequently favoured for their ease of use and versatility. However,…
What Is Butyl Tape? Here’s everything you need to know!
When you need an adhesive or sealant, you want the best one to get the job done. If you’re building a new deck, butyl tape can add years of safety and usefulness…
Is Joist Tape Necessary: What You Need to Know
In any home improvement project, there are many details to consider. The punch list can quickly get long. Thus, it’s natural for homeowners to ask whether something so small as…