Duct tape is a versatile tool, but not all types are made alike.
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How to Choose the Right Duct Tape for the Job
How to Choose the Right Duct Tape for the Job
When it comes to selecting a duct tape, it’s important to understand how they are tested and measured.
What’s the difference between duct tape and Duck Tape®?
What’s the difference between duct tape and Duck Tape®?
Duct tape and Duck Tape® are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t quite the same thing.
What are the consequences of spreading dust during hospital remediation jobs?
What are the consequences of spreading dust during hospital remediation jobs?
We’ve reached the end of our Under the Microscope series – and today’s topic may be one of the least taken seriously despite posing a threat severe enough to be deadly. When you think of hospitals and other healthcare centers, “dusty” probably isn’t a word that you...
How do airtight containment systems prevent mold borne illness?
How do airtight containment systems prevent mold borne illness?
Most of us have come in contact with mold at some point in time – whether you’ve uncovered it in a corner in your house or had to toss a loaf of bread that was starting to go bad – mold can crop up almost anywhere. Mold has a few requirements to grow: Mold Spores...
Why are airtight containment systems critical in hospital abatement and remediation jobs?
Why are airtight containment systems critical in hospital abatement and remediation jobs?
We’ve talked a lot about the importance of airtight barriers for abatement at Tape University®, but this month we’re going to dive deeper and take a closer look at the real-life hazards that go unseen. Things like microorganisms, dust particles and airborne mold –...
When should I use a delicate surface painter’s tape?
When should I use a delicate surface painter’s tape?
Most painter’s tapes are designed to be relatively gentle – especially in comparison to more robust tapes like duct tapes – but not all of them are equal when it comes to their effect on certain surfaces. Delicate surface painter’s tapes are those which are built...
Electrical Tape Safety Checklist
Electrical Tape Safety Checklist
Today's electrical industry is much more advanced than it was a century ago. All certified technicians should know the basic how-to’s of operating the gadgets in their tool box. Regarding the more sensitive workings of a building or warehouse, you may find yourself...
What are the benefits of double-sided abatement tape?
What are the benefits of double-sided abatement tape?
Double-sided abatement tape was created with the intention of simplifying the containment building process during abatement and remediation jobs. As opposed to the traditional two-step containment building process using a painter’s tape and a duct tape, it...
What is the Purpose of Housewrap Tape?
What is the Purpose of Housewrap Tape?
Housewrap is crucial in creating an air barrier to stop uncontrolled air flow – helping to prevent interior damage, mold growth, and increased heating and cooling costs. Housewrap tape helps to seal all seams on housewrap applications including sheathing,...
What is elongation and why does it matter in electrical tape?
What is elongation and why does it matter in electrical tape?
Elongation is a measure of the extent to which a tape is able to stretch before breaking. Measured in percentages, elongation is a good indicator of how a tape handles and how well it responds to the constant stress of being stretched. Elongation is a key...
5 Common Ways to Use Flagging Tape
5 Common Ways to Use Flagging Tape
Non-adhesive flagging tapes are used in a variety of industries as an easy, temporary color-coding and safety marking solution. Its ease of use, bright colors, and ability to resist fading makes it ideal for increasing visibility of hazards and landmarks across a...
5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Abatement Tape
5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Abatement Tape
In abatement and remediation projects, building an airtight containment system is critical to prevent the spread of contaminants – things like mold, asbestos, soot, and other harmful pollutants – to other areas beyond the work site. Using the right tapes for the...
Why is stucco popular in certain climates?
Why is stucco popular in certain climates?
Stucco is a popular choice for residential and commercial siding that has advantages over other material options, especially for certain regions. Although it can be found nationwide, it is most popular in the Southwest region of the United States because of its...
How are barricade tapes used to promote safety?
How are barricade tapes used to promote safety?
5,190 workers were killed on the job in 2016 – that’s more than 14 deaths a day.* Barricade tapes such as caution, danger, and lead hazard tapes are used to communicate warnings and manage access to work sites and hazardous areas to promote safety. These...