Deck builders can say goodbye to sticky situations thanks to the latest innovation in flashing tape technology from the makers of the Trex RainEscape deck drainage system. The new Trex RainEscape Clean-Edge Butyl Tape delivers the performance of the original Trex RainEscape Butyl Tape with design enhancements that ensure a cleaner, more efficient application.
“The redesign of our RainEscape flashing tape reflects our commitment to continuous improvement based on customer feedback and evolving industry standards,” said Dave Kile, CEO of IBP, LLC, which manufactures and markets deck waterproofing products under a licensing agreement with Trex Company. “The enhanced formulation of the butyl adhesive combined with a strategically reduced butyl width makes the application process easier for installers and results in a more polished finish.”
Clean-Edge Butyl Tape is designed specifically for use with the Trex RainEscape system. Installed above the joists of a deck’s substructure, this system employs an integrated network of troughs and downspouts that captures and diverts water away from the deck to create dry, usable space underneath while also protecting the entirety of the foundation from moisture penetration that can lead to wood rot, decay and deterioration. The 4”-wide, self-adhesive, waterproof butyl tape is applied after the system’s troughs are installed and is used to create a watertight seal between the trough overlaps and seals around screw penetrations from the deck boards. The tape also seals around deck screws to hold them in place while preventing rust and corrosion.
Trex RainEscape Clean-Edge Butyl Tape features a butyl width of 3 ¾” on a 4” facer. This updated design leaves 1/8” of clean facing on either side of the butyl, effectively preventing any oozing and ensuring that tape adhesive does not get tracked onto the decking or into the house. The butyl-based adhesive also won’t dry out or curl up and hold water like other adhesives.
“The facer design of the Clean-Edge Tape is all about precision and maneuverability,” added Kile. “This seemingly small change has a big impact on usability and satisfaction by making the installation process seamless and mess-free.”
All Trex RainEscape products are backed by a 25-year warranty. For more information about the new Trex RainEscape Clean-Edge Tape or the Trex RainEscape deck drainage system, visit trexrainescape.com.
