Trex RainEscape released the new Clean-Edge Butyl Tape, a new product that aims to deliver 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, 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. This system is installed above the joists of a deck’s substructure and employs a network of troughs and downspouts. It 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 could potentially lead to wood rot, decay and deterioration.
The 4-inch-wide, self-adhesive, waterproof butyl tape is applied after the system’s troughs are installed and is used to make a watertight seal between the trough overlaps and seals around screw penetrations from the deck boards. The tape also seals around deck screws, holding them in place while preventing rust and corrosion.
The product features a butyl width of 3.75-inches on a 4-inch facer. This design leaves an eighth of an inch of clean facing on either side of the butyl, 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, according to the company.
“The facer design of the Clean-Edge Tape is all about precision and maneuverability,” said 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.
