{"id":2308,"date":"2021-06-15T13:54:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T17:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/?p=2308"},"modified":"2024-04-25T11:57:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T15:57:51","slug":"is-joist-tape-necessary-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/blog\/is-joist-tape-necessary-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Joist Tape Necessary: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In any home improvement project, there are many details to consider. The punch list can quickly get long. Thus, it&#8217;s natural for homeowners to ask whether something so small as joist tape is really necessary when building a new deck or replacing an old deck. After all, you don&#8217;t see it after construction, and it isn&#8217;t something you&#8217;ll brag to your friends about when they come to hang out on your deck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But just as you wouldn&#8217;t leave out insulation from your walls or gutters on your roof, you wouldn&#8217;t leave off\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">joist tape<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in deck building. Some details are absolute musts for the long-lasting protection and enjoyment of the construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Joist Tape: Why It&#8217;s Essential &amp; When to Use It<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2108 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/09\/7-9-year-old-deck-for-website-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/09\/7-9-year-old-deck-for-website-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/09\/7-9-year-old-deck-for-website.jpg 739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Constructing anything from timber, especially outdoors, opens up a significant vulnerability. Even constructed with treated timber or built with dense timber such as ipe, a timber deck is eventually prone to mould, mildew, and rot. A composite deck means the deck boards are safe from rot, but if constructed on a timber substructure, the joists and bearers still need to be protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.decks.com\/how-to\/articles\/joist-tape-what-is-it-and-do-i-need-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Decks.com<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, more than 90 per cent of a deck&#8217;s substructure starts to split and rot at around 8 to 10 years, while the deck boards (if made of composite decking) are usually warranted to last about 25 years. Ensure your deck is safely supported by its substructure for the life of the deck with minimal cost with joist flashing tape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can protect your deck joists, double joists, rim joists, bearers, stringers, and the ledger board with thin butyl tape. It can help you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Save on future maintenance and replacement costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Increase the anticipated life of your deck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Improve your deck&#8217;s structural integrity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Using joist tape is easier than you think. If you can DIY a deck, you can easily add this super protection. Peel-and-stick\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">deck flashing tape<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0allows the timber to breathe because it is applied as a cap directly on the top of the joists and bearers. The tape also protects screw holes from moisture by acting as a barrier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Joist Tape to Buy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4123\" src=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Trex-25-yr-warranty2-269x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Trex-25-yr-warranty2-269x300.webp 269w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/Trex-25-yr-warranty2.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/>When choosing a flashing tape, be sure to consider these factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Material type:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flashing tape typically comes in three types: acrylic tape (G Tape), butyl, and bitumen. Bitumen, made from petroleum and asphalt, will dry out over time. Butyl-based tape is superior to asphalt adhesive (like Grace Vycor) because it creates a tighter seal, has less high-temperature oozing, endures less stain, and is stickier. Butyl rubber tape also has many advantages over the acrylic-based tape. High-quality butyl tape, such as <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trex Protect<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, is more rubbery than acrylic-based tape, allowing it to flow better around deck screws and fasteners and covering galvanized metal joist hangers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Easy Install:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Any contractor or DIY homeowner will tell you to buy a butyl tape that is easy to install and requires little trimming. A self-adhesive butyl tape that lies directly on the boards requires minimum cuts with little overlap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quality:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When applying flashing tape to your bearers and floor joists, you want to be sure to purchase a tape that is not too thin and not too thick. With thin tape, you risk long-term durability of the tape. A thick tape can be difficult to install. You want a tape that will last as long as your bearers and joists. Trex Protect is available in three widths 50 mm x 20 m for joists, 100 mm x 20 m for double bearers and 279.4 mm x\u00a0 15.2 m for rim joists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trex Protect comes with a 25-year warranty, so it lasts as long as the decking it supports. Acrylic tape comes with only a 300-day warranty.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For an average size deck, measuring 3.6m x 7.3m, you&#8217;ll need five rolls of Trex Protect Joist Tape and one roll of Trex Protect Bearer Tape. For less than a $130 investment, the deck substructure can last as long as the decking it supports. To find out exactly how much Trex Protect Joist, Bearer &amp; Rim Tape your project requires, use our <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/au\/materials-estimator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Materials Estimator<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you consider all the benefits of deck joist flashing tape \u2014 preventing rot and extending the life of your substructure \u2014 the answer to the original question is clear. Is Joint Tape Necessary? 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