HVAC and Insulation
Start with what the tape needs to join. Identify the duct or insulation system and the surfaces on both sides of the joint. For a seam on foil-scrim-kraft (FSK) facing, record the facing and the seam detail. For a repair, identify what the patch needs to restore.
Record the temperature at installation separately from the conditions the joint will face in service. Use that information to compare foil and reinforced backings, adhesive types and release liners. Take the required tape width from the approved joint detail and record the roll length needed for the job.
If the project requires a test report or listing, ask for evidence covering the proposed tape construction and its intended use in the closure system. Review the approved surface preparation and application instructions before trying a sample on the actual facing.
For a quote, send the substrate, a photograph or drawing of the joint if available, the installation and service temperature ranges, required evidence, roll dimensions, quantity and destination.
For HVAC sealing and repair, compare the tape constructions on Reinforced Aluminum Foil Tape (FSK), Aluminum Foil Glass Cloth Tape, and Linerless Aluminum Foil Tape (Pure Aluminum).