Gerlen sealing tape: features and benefits

Modern sealant in the form of adhesive tape has recently appeared on the building materials market. The sealing tape "Gerlen" is a special type of building material, created by a special technology and widely demanded in construction and other areas. The product has technological features and undoubted advantages over other means.

Domestic manufacturer “Filikrovlya” produces high-quality tape sealant, which is a roll of insulating material with a number of advantages that allow you to use it in the repair and construction in cases where the usual means in the form of paste or gel are not suitable for work.With it, you can conduct high-quality insulation of joints located in hard-to-reach areas of any design.

The product contains a universal sealant based on synthetic rubber, which is not subject to transition to a solid state, as well as fillers, plasticizers and special additives that give the tape all the necessary performance properties.

It is enough to list the remarkable properties of this material in order to understand how unique it is:

• the sealing product has excellent adhesion to most work surfaces, such as wood, metal, stone, concrete, glass, brick;
• roll material is easy to transport and use - for this, you simply remove the protective paper layer and you can get to work;

• the tape is easily cut, has a different width (from 50 to 280 mm) and thickness (from 1.5 to 3 mm), so it is always possible to choose the optimal size for certain purposes;
• sealant has a high strength and elasticity, which makes it easy to install;
• the tool has an optimal level of water absorption (0.2%), has steam and waterproofing properties;
• in combination with different bases can effectively provide vibration and noise insulation, as well as insulate objects and rooms.

Depending on the tasks, tape can be used, sticky on both sides, as well as options with one-sided adhesion and foil or polyester fabric.

Different types of products are distinguished by the presence and type of certain layers, and, accordingly, by different areas of application.

We list the main brands of the product.

• Category “D” - tape based on butyl and rubber with one-sided adhesion, the second side has a canvas covering that can be covered with a water emulsion or putty of the desired color. In addition to use in the automotive and aircraft industry, it is used for various types of repair of roofing roof structures, protection of windows, sealing of building joints, waterproofing works. Performs two tasks at once - sealing and heat insulation.

• Mark "T" distinguishes two-sided sticky coating. A scope - sealing of roofing coverings, including bituminous. It provides maximum water resistance, therefore it is used in ensuring the reliability of the connection of waterworks.
• The brand AG is made in the same way., which is used in insulation of internal mounting fixtures and construction joints of external walls of the facade, fixed to the supporting layer of the wall.

• Series "FA" - tape with a protective layer of aluminum foil, designed to protect joints of pitched roofs, the problem of which are frequent leaks. Sealant can isolate the seams of glass, concrete bases, joints of junction of chimneys.
• Protective sealant against penetration of steam and condensate of the OSP brand characterized by the presence of adhesive and canvas layer on both sides of the product. Glued to the foam, can be used to protect the window insulation from moisture and water vapor.
• Windproof material "OSV" possesses maximum vapor permeability, is used in a narrow range in external vapor barrier of window joints, fits under the bottom of the window unit, ensuring internal dryness.

Due to their high wear resistance and durability, all materials have a long service life (over 20 years) and are safe, and do not emit harmful fumes into the environment.

Proper adhesion will ensure durability and maximum seam tightness. To do this, it is necessary that the surface of the coating be cleaned from dirt, small debris and completely dried.

The sealant is cut off with scissors or a construction knife. and carefully glued to the desired area. Only after that the protective film or paper is removed. The following material can be placed on top of the tape.

In addition, the sealant, which is an ideal barrier against moisture and air, despite its undeniable quality, has a low price compared to analogues in the form of mastics, gels and pastes. These nuances are the main reason why many prefer Gerlen tape.

Review of the sealing tape "gerlen" category D and T, see the following video.