Tapes for
Roofing and Cladding
...tapes for all projects!
This guide to the use of tesa self-adhesive tapes in roofing and cladding applications has been
designed to help roofing and cladding installers take advantage of the ease of use of tesa tapes and
provide some basic criteria for the selection of the correct tape for each particular job.
Skylight Tape 60006
tesa foam tapes can be used to provide impact resistance to
continuous fibreglass skylights where the fibreglass comes into
contact with roof supports. This application is important during
the construction stage of the roof. The foam can prevent
fibreglass breakage caused by over-tightening of fixing screws
during installation. 60006 super-soft PVC foam skylight tape
6.4mm thick is commonly used; the reverse winding of this
tape making it extremely easy to apply.
Where the roof cladding and skylight sections overlap tesa
61102 EPDM rubber foam tape can be used as a water seal.
tesa 60006 Skylight Tape
Roof
Cladding
Roof Support
Technical Data
Skylight Tape
Product No
60003 to 60012
Backing Material
PVC Closed Cell Foam
Colour
Grey
Adhesive Type
Acrylic
Adhesive power
7N/25mm
Nominal Density
ASTM D-1667
100kg/m3
Hardness (shore-00)
ASTM D-2240
20
Force to Compress
25% ASTM D-1667
0.155kg/cm2
Compression Set 30%
(% loss from original
height – ASTM D-1667)
5%
Water Tightness
100% at 50% compression
Water absorption
(% by volume – MTP)
1.2%
Tensile Strength
1.54kg/cm2
Elongation at Break (ASTM D-412) 140%
Skylight
tesa 61102 Foam Tape
Safety Mesh
Thermal Conductivity
(sq. ft(hr) oF - ASTM C-518)
0.26btu/in
Temperature Resistance
-40oC to 80oC service temp
Standard tape Thicknesses (mm)
3.2, 6.4, 9.5, 12.7
Tape Widths (mm)
6 to 1448
Special Properties
• Fungi resistant
• Oxidation resistant
• U.V. resistant
• Ozone resistant
Isolation Tape 51482
Where dissimilar metals come into contact e.g. aluminium roof cladding attached to steel roof supports, tesa 51482
heavy duty black PVC tape is recommended for use. When applied to the roof support the tape prevents electrolysis
due to its high insulation resistance and dielectric breakdown.
The use of 51482 is particularly important in highly corrosive environments or where condensation is present. For the
most effective coverage the width of the tape should be 2mm more than the width of the purlin.
6110 Series EPDM foam tape can also be used to prevent electrolysis due to its specially formulated non-conductive
carbon black content. The soft foam also reduces roof noise caused by expansion and contraction of metal sheeting.
Technical Data Isolation Tape
Product No.
51482
Backing Material
Plasticised PVC
Colour
Black
Thickness
0.25mm
Tensile Strength
106N/25mm
Elongation at Break
230%
Adhesive Power
5.5N/25mm
Adhesive Type
Rubber / Resin
Dielectric Breakdown
11,900 V
Insulation Resistance
1 x 1012 ohms
Roof cladding
tesa 51482
tesa 51482
1mm overlap
each side
Roof support
Purlin
Cross Section
tesa 6110 Series Foam Tape
Weather Seal
With good resistance to weathering and water
permeability tesa 6110 Series EPDM foam tape makes
an excellent weather seal between wall cladding joints.
When applied vertically along the galvanised top
hat section the 61102 black foam provides an
aesthetically pleasing finish to the facade.
Top Hat Section
tesa 6110 Foam Tape
Wall Cladding
Technical Data
6110 Series
Product No
61101 to 61107
Backing Material
Closed Cell EPDM* Rubber Foam
Colour
Black
Adhesive Type
Acrylic
Adhesive power
30N/25mm
Nominal Density
120kg/m3
Hardness (shore-00)
37 average
Force to Compress
25%
0.245kg/cm2
Compression Set 30%
(% loss from original
height)
7%
Water Tightness
100% at <10% compression
Tensile Strength
5.60kg/cm2
Elongation at Break
175%
Thermal Conductivity
(sq. ft(hr) oF - ASTM C-518)
0.30 btu/in
Temperature Resistance
-40oC to 105oC
Standard Tape Thicknesses (mm)
1.6, 3.2, 4.8, 6.4, 9.5,
12.7, 19.0
Tape Widths (mm)
6 to 1331
Special Properties
• U.V. resistant
• Ozone resistant
• Low plasticizer content
• Non-toxic, food safe
FDA approved
• Non-carcinogenic
• Silicone compatible
• Flame retardant
(FMVSS 302)
tesa 6110 foam tape
*Ethylene propylene diene
mixture
Insulation Joining Tapes 7379
and 51495
When roofs are insulated with a reflective foil laminate it
is necessary to join and seal the laminate sections with
a moisture impervious self adhesive tape to minimise
the risk of corrosion of the roof cladding caused by
condensation. To join flame retardant insulation foil
tesa recommends aluminium foil tapes 7379 or 51495
(reinforced) since these tapes when tested to AS1530
part 3 have an ignitability index reading of zero.
Technical Data
Insulation Joining Tape
Product No.
7379
51495
Backing Material
40 Micron Bright
Aluminium Foil
Aluminium Foil
PE Fabric,
PE Film Laminate
Adhesive Type
Rubber/Resin
Rubber/Resin
Adhesive Power
30N/25mm
20N/25mm
Thickness
0.085mm
0.205mm
Colour
Silver
Silver
Flame Retardency
(AS1530 part 3)
Igintability index
0
0
Spread of flame index
0
0
Heat evolved index
0
0
Smoke developed index
0 to 1
0 to 1
Purlin Tape 749 Series
This white polyethylene foam tape is designed for use
on purlins onto which plastic roof sheeting is installed.
The tape prevents heat build-up under the sheeting.
Excessive heat can soften some plastics used in the
manufacture of transparent or tinted roof sheeting.
The foam also reduces squeaking or cracking sounds
caused by different expansion and contraction rates
between the sheeting and its supporting structure. It
also eliminates the possibility of the sheeting bonding
to any painted frame sections.
Purlin Tape
Flashing
Technical Data
Purlin Tape
Product No.
7492 to 7496
Backing Material
Irradiation cross-linked
closed-cell P.E. Foam
Colour
Grey or White
Adhesive Type
Acrylic
Nominal Density
33kg/m3
Thermal Conductivity
(sq. ft (hr) oF)
0.25btu/in
Water Tightness
100% at <10%
compression
Tensile Strength
10N/25mm per mm
thickness
Tear Resistance DIN 53575
2.9N/mm
Flame Retardency
Complies with
FMVSS302*
Elongation at Break
175%
Temperature Resistance
-80oC to 80oC service
temperature
Standard Tape Thicknesses (mm) 3,5,6,10,12
Tape Widths (mm)
6 to 1220
Special Properties
• U.V. resistant
• Low in migratory
plasticizers and is
compatible with PVC,
polycarbonates,
polyurethanes etc.
Purlins
• Ozone resistant
*in 6mm thick or greater
Rafters
tesa 749
White Purlin Tape
Screws and
weatherseals
tesa 749
White Purlin Tape
tesa self-adhesive tapes are used in many sectors to solve a variety of problems. Our publications contain numerous examples of such uses, intended to help towards a solution
of your particular problems. Each tesa product has been developed for a particular range of applications. Nevertheless, experience has shown that even for one and the same
objective, the exact requirements may differ from case to case. We therefore recommend that you carry out your own tests in each case to confirm that the tesa self-adhesive
tape which you envisage using is appropriate for your particular application. The Advisory Section of our Technical Service Department will be happy to assist.
All information and recommendations are given by us in good faith, on the basis of practical experience, but without warranty.
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