Solid Aluminium Tape
Solid Aluminium Tape is used to seal the top edge of multiwall polycarbonate sheets to prevent dust, insects and moisture from entering the flutes. This solid tape is used at the top edge of the sheet. The perforated antidust tape is used at the bottom edge adding breathability and helps prevent condensation from occurring within the sheet. We have polycarbonate tapes for a range of polycarbonate sheet thicknesses. Choose from tapes for 10mm & 16mm, 25mm and 35mm polycarbonate. Supplied in 10m rolls.
Please choose the thickness you require from the options below:
Product information
The Glazing Shop supplies a full range of tapes for polycarbonate sheets including 'solid aluminium tapes' and 'antidust' tapes or 'breather tapes' to protect the ends of polycarbonate sheets from dust and insect ingress. All multiwall polycarbonate sheets from the Glazing Shop which are 10mm thickness or above come ready taped for your convenience. If you will be cutting your sheets down you will need to buy additional tape so you can re-tape them afterwards.
Which is the correct tape for my project
If you are cutting your sheets down on site you would generally need anti dust tape as you would cut the bottom end of the sheet. The perforated anti dust tape is used at the bottom edge adding breathability and ventilation, helping to prevent condensation from occurring within the sheet and allowing it to escape. The solid tape is used at the top edge of the sheet to keep out moisture, dust and insects. You would only need this if you are cutting both ends.
How to apply solid aluminium tape
- First select the correct tape for your sheet thickness
- Cut the tape to 50mm wider than the width of your sheet. You want to allow it to be 25mm oversized at each end.
- Peel back the protective film on both sides of your sheet to allow enough room for an overlap of the tape.
- Ensure the sheet end is clean and free from dirt or moisture.
- The tape should be placed so that it overhangs the top and bottom surfaces of the sheet equally. Stick the tape to the top surface along the width of the sheet.
- Now go along the width of the sheet folding the tape over the open flutes and sticking the tape with an equal overhang to the bottom surface.
- Now fold and stick down the 25mm overhang at each end to form a neat seal.
You are now ready to attach your sheet end closure. This should always be fitted over the tape to prevent water ingress to the sheet.
FAQs for solid aluminium tape
Do you need breather tape for solid polycarbonate?
You do not need tape for solid polycarbonate as it has no flutes for dust or moisture to collect within.
Is the same tape used for the top and bottom of the sheets?
NO. The top end of the sheets come taped with solid aluminium tapes whereas the bottom of the sheets need a perforated one to help allow moisture and condensation to escape.
Which tape do I need if I am cutting my sheets down?
You would generally only need the perforated anti-dust tape as you would only cut one end of the sheet, this would ideally be the bottom edge. If you cut both ends you would need both tapes.
If you need any further information or advice concerning our anti dust tapes or anything else, please don't hesitate to call us on 01536 446395.