It is particularly important for contractors to keep their tools efficient during construction. Many contractors say tape is a tool they use in almost every way, whether it's securing joints, protecting furniture or stitching floor protectors together, tape plays a vital role in construction, handling and repair work. In this blog, we will introduce 3 different types of tape that are most popular with contractors during construction.
Choose the appropriate tape for the scene
In the construction, you may encounter many scenes, different tape in the scene performance is different.
For outdoor projects, it is very important to choose a tape that is resistant to ultraviolet light, water and temperature. If you're working on outdoor repairs, roofing leaks and sealing gaps, water resistance and UV resistance ensure stickiness when exposed to sunlight and rain.
In interior projects, precise choices are made for different surfaces and construction objects. Different types of tape have different adaptability to surfaces, some are suitable for smooth, flat surfaces, while others are suitable for rough, uneven surfaces. Therefore, it is important to understand the characteristics of the surface material, such as wood, wall, glass or metal, each material has different adhesion requirements for the tape.
Bond strength and durability
In addition, stickiness is also a major feature of tape, according to your use, choose the appropriate adhesive strength and duration of tape.
If you are fixing heavy objects, it is very important to choose a high adhesive tape for safety and reliability. If it is only for short-term adhesive purposes, use tape (such as beauty tape) which is weak and only suitable for temporary fixation.
Types of tape
Construction tape
In the construction industry, synthetic rubber double-sided fiber tape, often referred to as filament tape, is valued for its strength and versatility. Its dual-sided adhesion and high tensile strength make it especially effective for bonding panels, frames, or structural components, ensuring stability and durability of materials in use.
Sealing and Reinforcing Joints: This tape is used to seal and reinforce joints in building materials, such as drywall, concrete panels, and metal frames, adding structural integrity and preventing cracks.
Temporary Repairs: It serves as a temporary solution for minor damage to building materials, securely holding parts together.
Formwork Construction: In concrete formwork projects, the tape aids in fastening and reinforcing formwork structures, offering additional resistance for concrete during pouring and curing.
Double Sided tape
Double-sided tapes are coated with adhesives on both sides, making them versatile and ideal for applications where objects are mounted or materials are joined, providing a solid connection without the use of screws or nails. Especially when sealing the gaps in doors and Windows, double-sided tape can enhance the sealing effect and obtain a more stable effect.
In addition, it can also be used to fix temporary protective layers, paste lightweight decorative materials to avoid damage caused by drilling or nails, and is one of the most commonly used auxiliary materials for contractors.
Cable tape
In the construction, the safety of electricity consumption is one of many important factors worthy of attention. The use of cable tape to splice, mark, and maintain cables is very effective, because of its strength and durability, cable tape has been widely used in the industry, the following is how to use it:
Cable binding and reinforcement: This tape is commonly used to bind and reinforce cables to provide additional support and protection for cable assemblies, especially in high-stress environments.
Repair and maintenance: Can be used for temporary repair or maintenance work on cables to provide a quick solution for minor damage.
Cable splicing: This tape is used to splice and connect different cable segments to ensure the safety and insulation of the connection, especially outdoors or in harsh environments.
Cable marking and identification: Can be used to mark cables or provide color-coded identification for different types of cables to aid in cable management and installation processes.
Cable armoring protection: In the event of mechanical damage or wear to the cable, the tape can provide additional armoring and protection, extending the service life of the cable.