TESCON RAPIC
Rapid-application adhesive tape for interior and exterior use
Advantages
- Saves time and money: no removal, picking up or disposal of release paper
- Easy to work with: the tape backing can be torn by hand
- Adheres reliably – even if moisture is present: water-resistant SOLID adhesive
- Construction in adherence with standards: for airtight sealing in accordance with DIN 4108-7, SIA 180 and RE 2020
- Excellent values in hazardous substance testing, has been tested according to the ISO 16000 evaluation scheme
Areas of application
Airtight taping of vapour check and airtight membranes and of smooth, hard airtight wood-based panels.
Installation instructions
Installation steps
General conditions
Taped joints must not be subjected to tensile forces. Once membranes have been taped, the weight of the insulation material must be supported by laths. Taped joints should be supported by additional laths, if necessary. Rub the adhesive tapes firmly to secure the adhesive bonds. Ensure that there is sufficient resistance pressure.
Airtight taped joints can only be achieved on vapour check membranes that have been installed without folds or creases.
Ventilate continuously and systematically to prevent build-up of excessive humidity; use a dryer if necessary.
Substrate
Clean subsurfaces before applying tape. Adhesion is not possible on frozen surfaces. There must be no water-repellent substances (e.g. grease or silicone) on materials to be sealed. Subsurfaces must be sufficiently dry and stable.
Permanent adhesion is achieved on all pro clima interior membranes, on other vapour check and airtight membranes (e.g. those made of PE, PA, PP and aluminium). Can be used to tape joints between hard airtight wood-based panels (chipboard, OSB and plywood panels), including cross-shaped and T-shaped joints. Pre-treatment with TESCON PRIMER is required in the case of adhesion to smooth, mineral subsurfaces. Concrete or plaster subsurfaces must not be sandy or crumbling.
The best results in terms of reliability are achieved on high-quality subsurfaces. It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the subsurface; adhesion tests are recommended in certain cases. Pre-treatment with TESCON PRIMER is recommended in the case of subsurfaces that have insufficient stability. No taping of wood-fibre insulation panels.
