Flashing Tape

Name: Flashing Tape

Crease resistant, lead coloured, self-adhesive flashing tape for general repairs and sealing. Designed for use as flashing on flat and pitched roofs, on parapets and chimney stacks. Features & Benefits: Replaces traditional lead flashing. – Self-adhesive. – Crease resistant. – Tear resistant. – Waterproof. – Easily mouldable. – Heavy duty.

Features: Replaces traditional lead flashing. – Self-adhesive. – Crease resistant. – Tear resistant. – Waterproof. – Easily mouldable. – Heavy duty. – Contains Primer.

Application: Can be used for all flashing and roofing applications and general water sealing repairs on masonry, asbestos, timber, metal or glass. No special skills or tools are required. Designed for use as flashing on flat and pitched roofs, on parapets and chimney stacks. It is also exceptional for sealing around RSJ’s, flues, concrete columns, rooflights, guttering and extractor vents. The strength of the facing gives resistance to puncturing and the bitumen gives flexibility and adhesion but without the problems of slump. Conforms readily to awkward contours, providing excellent weather protection. Ideal for: – Replacement & repair of flashings. – Repair & sealing of down pipes. – Sealing glazing & roof lights. – Sealing parapets. – Waterproofing of coping & roof ridges. – General roof repairs.
On New Buildings: As flashing on flat or pitched roofs of asbestos, concrete or aluminium, parapet flashing, sealing upstands through roofs. Sealing around RSJ’s, flues, concrete columns, rooflights and extractor vents. Sealing joints of pipes of different materials prior to casting in concrete. Vertical DPC for sealing cavity walls at door and window openings. Capping corrugated roof ridges prior to fixing ridge flashing. Protection of stool stanchions at contact with facing bricks. Damp-proof membrane to columns, protection of pipes and general insulation work.
On Repair Work: Repairing damaged lead flashing and lead roofing. Sealing mortar faults. Repair to damaged slates and tiles in awkward situations. Downpipe and joint repairs. Gutter and valley linings and joint repairs on asbestos, concrete or metal.

Instructions: Preparation: All surfaces must be structurally smooth, clean, dry and dust-free. Any loose matter must be removed with a wire brush. Any moss or lichen should be removed using a fungicidal wash, such as Bond It Mould Stop. Porous or rough surfaces should be primed with BITUMEN PRIMER and allowed to dry before applying FLASHING TAPE.
In very cold weather Tape should be stored indoors in warm (+18°C plus) conditions overnight before use.
Application: Supplied in rolls for fast and clean application.
1. Cut a section of tape to the required length, remove the release paper and press down the adhesive bitumen to the previously prepared surface.
2. Ensure full contact by smoothing down with a cloth, taking care to eliminate air bubbles.
3. Roll down the edges with a wall paper roller or trowel to make a good edge seal. Take care to avoid damaging the tape surface.
4. Joined sections of FLASHING TAPE. should always be overlapped by a minimum of 25mm (one inch) and well rolled down.
Note: in cold weather adhesion will be improved by storing the roll in a warm room for 12 hours or more before use, or by gently warming the backing strip during application.

Limitations: Do not under any circumstances apply in conditions below +5oC. Not suitable for polycarbonate or acrylic glazing e.g. conservatory roofs.