{"id":2214,"date":"2021-03-09T16:54:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T21:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/?p=2214"},"modified":"2024-04-25T12:02:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T16:02:55","slug":"does-joist-tape-really-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/blog\/does-joist-tape-really-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Joist Tape Really Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"blog-header\">What is Joist Tape: A Brief Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/\">joist, bearer &amp; rim tape<\/a>, you can protect your deck\u2019s joists, double joists, rim joists, bearers, ledger boards, and stringers with a thin, waterproof membrane. In fact, deck flashing tape offers many benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helping to reduce future maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Giving your timber deck a longer life \u2014 as a sealant protects your top decking boards, flashing tape protects what\u2019s beneath and doesn\u2019t have to be reapplied each year like stain or seal<\/li>\n<li>Protecting your deck\u2019s structural integrity<\/li>\n<li>Holding deck screws and deck fasteners tighter and stronger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\">Why Use Joist Tape?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1891 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/7-9-year-old-deck-from-Professional-Deck-Builders-1200-x-500-300x125.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/7-9-year-old-deck-from-Professional-Deck-Builders-1200-x-500-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/7-9-year-old-deck-from-Professional-Deck-Builders-1200-x-500-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/7-9-year-old-deck-from-Professional-Deck-Builders-1200-x-500-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/7-9-year-old-deck-from-Professional-Deck-Builders-1200-x-500.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Water + timber = trouble. Wherever you find wetness, you\u2019ll find timber that\u2019s in danger of rotting.<\/p>\n<p>Wait! I don\u2019t have to worry about this if I used composite decking, right? After all, a composite deck made from recycled plastics doesn\u2019t rot or need maintenance very much to keep it in great shape. The challenge is that most substructures, the bearers, and joists on which the deck boards sit are almost certainly made of timber. If left unprotected, your bearers, joists, rim joists, posts, and stringers can begin rotting in as little as 8 to 10 years, even with treated timber.<\/p>\n<p>Moisture infiltrates your deck substructure through the spacing in your top boards. Every time rain falls, a gutter leaks or some other form of water runs through your decking onto your deck framing, this moisture begins to eat away at your deck. Creating a moisture barrier with deck joist tape allows you to waterproof your substructure and help it to last longer.<\/p>\n<p>The other challenge with deck building is the galvanized metal fasteners and screws that hold the whole structure together. You need a barrier between the metal and the boards because today\u2019s decking is preserved with ACQ; thus timber contains much higher concentrations of copper. When the zinc in galvanised fasteners touches ACQ, corrosion occurs. Joist flashing tape protects your timber with a thin membrane to guard against corrosive preservatives and holds in place your metal fasteners and screws.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\">Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Joist Tape<\/h2>\n<p>Besides a little extra time and money, there\u2019s really no downside to using joist &amp; bearer tape. Considering the cost of replacing a deck, the cost for flashing tape is tiny!<\/p>\n<p>You can DIY the tape or have a pro install it. This quick <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Kf6AlR_dGss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">animated video<\/a> shows how simple it is to ensure a tight seal on the top of the joists and around screw holes. If you use quality butyl tape you\u2019ll see minimal wrinkling and tearing, ensuring an easier install.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2216 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/03\/Photo-7-11-20-9-52-16-am-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/03\/Photo-7-11-20-9-52-16-am-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/03\/Photo-7-11-20-9-52-16-am-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/03\/Photo-7-11-20-9-52-16-am-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/03\/Photo-7-11-20-9-52-16-am-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/03\/Photo-7-11-20-9-52-16-am-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>What to Look For in Joist Tape<\/h2>\n<p>When selecting a joist tape, consider these three critical factors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Type of material:\u00a0<\/strong>Joist tape primarily comes in three materials: acrylic, asphalt, and butyl. If you choose a butyl-based tape, you\u2019ll be pleased with its superior protection and durability. Butyl is stickier than asphalt adhesives and endures a wider range of temperatures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease of install:\u00a0<\/strong>Today\u2019s joist tape is self-adhesive, making it easy to install. With Trex Protect butyl tape, you\u2019ll have less trimming and a better fit on your boards. It\u2019s not too thick, which would be difficult to install, or too thin, which can easily tear.\u00a0 Press firmly onto the boards to ensure good adhesion, and use a hand roller to smooth out any bubbles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost of the tape: <\/strong>Butyl tape costs little and gives you big peace of mind. A good manufacturer will back their product: that\u2019s why Trex Protect comes with a 25-year warranty. Use this <a href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/materials-estimator\/\">materials estimator<\/a> to determine how much tape you will need to buy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Placed on the tops of the substructure before deck boards are added, \u00a0deck flashing tape must be installed during construction on a new deck. When it\u2019s time to replace your old deck, make sure flashing tape is part of your construction plan.<\/p>\n<p>Does joist tape really work? Look at how a quality butyl tape holds up in a three-month <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uRQe25VaZ7U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">water test<\/a>. The answer is definitely YES! If you\u2019re a homeowner planning a deck as a home improvement this season, make sure you include joist tape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Joist Tape: A Brief Introduction With joist, bearer &amp; rim tape, you can protect your deck\u2019s joists, double joists, rim joists, bearers, ledger boards, and stringers with a thin, waterproof membrane. In fact, deck flashing tape offers many benefits: Helping to reduce future maintenance Giving your timber deck a longer life \u2014 as&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":2217,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Does Joist Tape Really Work? - Trex Protect Joist, Bearer &amp; Rim Tape AU<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Protecting your deck\u2019s frame is vital for the life of your deck. 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