{"id":2390,"date":"2022-07-28T13:43:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T17:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/?p=2390"},"modified":"2024-04-23T13:38:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:38:20","slug":"how-do-you-apply-joist-tape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/blog\/how-do-you-apply-joist-tape\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Apply Joist Tape?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A deck\u2019s 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 rot \u2014 whether you choose to build a hardy ipe wood or low-maintenance composite deck \u2014 you\u2019ll want to protect it from the start with joist tape.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This small investment up front will pay you back with more years on deck and more peace of mind. A quality joist tape can protect the top of the deck joist, rim joist, bearers and the ledger board from water infiltration, as well as helping seal screw holes and fasteners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\">How Do you Apply Joist Tape?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2877 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Photo-18-11-20-1-52-15-pm-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>Before you apply, you\u2019ll need to buy\u2014our advice: choose a tape that is easy to install and requires little trimming. A butyl tape that lies directly on the deck boards will require minimum cuts. Trex Protect\u00ae Joist, Bearer &amp; Rim Tape can be applied to horizontal and vertical surfaces and comes in three widths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To find out exactly how much joist tape your project requires, use our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/materials-estimator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Materials Estimator<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Installing joist tape has just a few straightforward steps, detailed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jXvF71s-gTs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in this video<\/a>. You can also find a summary of the instructions below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Prepare<\/strong>. Clean the surface, ensuring it is clean and free from debris.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Remove the butyl tape backing<\/strong> while applying directly to the surface. Run your hand over the tape and firmly press it onto the joists and bearers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apply Trex Protect <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to all the joists, rim joists, bearers, stringers, support posts, and the ledger board. <span class=\"s1\">After covering all horizontal and vertical surfaces, cut the tape to length with a utility knife.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It can also act as a barrier between the timber and galvanized metal, such as joist hangers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\">Benefits of Deck Joist Tape<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The best benefit of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deck joist tape<\/a>\u00a0is the overall health and durability of your deck. It can save you on future maintenance and replacement costs. Joist tape extends the life of your deck and improves your deck\u2019s structural integrity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Along with protecting your timber, it can keep your metal hangers from corroding. Because copper is used in the process of treating timber, the <a href=\"https:\/\/plasticinehouse.com\/best-deck-joist-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dangers of corrosion<\/a>\u00a0in metal fasteners are even greater.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-69 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hanger-tape-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/05\/hanger-tape-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/05\/hanger-tape-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/05\/hanger-tape-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/05\/hanger-tape.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/>When to Use Joist Tape<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Applying joist tape should be a must for any builder or homeowner wanting to DIY a new deck. If you want your deck to last, you\u2019ll want to prevent moisture from penetrating your joists and be sure your deck substructure lasts as long or longer than your new composite decking boards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"blog-header\">What to Consider Before Buying a Deck Joist Tape<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The three main choices for deck flashing tape include butyl, rubberized asphalt, and bitumen. What\u2019s the difference and which should you choose?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2002 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/competitor-joist-brands-1200-x-500-300x125.jpg\" alt=\"Joist Tape Comparison Chart\" width=\"300\" height=\"125\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bitumen, made from petroleum and asphalt, will dry out over time, reducing its flashing effectiveness. That leaves butyl or acrylic adhesive as better choices, but butyl as the best choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Butyl rubber tape has many advantages over the acrylic-based tape. It is sticker, has less high-temperature oozing, can be applied in a wide range of temperatures, and is more rubbery than acrylic-based tape. Butyl tape flows better around the deck screws and deck fasteners. Overall, butyl tape provides superior weatherproofing for the timber foundation of your deck.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trex Protect<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is guaranteed to withstand the test of time. It comes with a 25-year warranty, so it lasts as long as the decking it supports. Acrylic tape typically comes with only a 300-day warranty.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don\u2019t begin your deck building without flashing tape. It\u2019s a home improvement investment worth its weight in peace of mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A deck\u2019s 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 rot \u2014 whether you choose to build a hardy ipe wood or low-maintenance composite deck \u2014 you\u2019ll want to protect it from the start with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":2314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2390","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>How Do You Apply Joist Tape? - Trex Protect Joist, Bearer &amp; Rim Tape UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to extend the life of your deck by protecting it with Trex Protect Joist, Bearer &amp; Rim Tape. 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