A peel and stick tear proof waterproofing tape

Tear proof super laykold tape is a bitumen aluminium self-adhesive waterproofing tape. 

Uses

Seals and repairs leaky, galvanised roof sheeting, holes and overlaps, valley gutters, downpipes, roof screws, pipe vents, ridging and capping.

Advantages
  • Peel and stick
  • Easy to use
  • Self adhesive
Surface Preparation

Surface to be covered must be clean, sound, dry and free of any grease, oils and loose materials. Allow material to warm in sun before application.

Mixing

tear proof super laykold tape is supplied in rolls ready for use.

Coverage

tear proof super laykold tape is supplied in roll form in various sizes. Use size as required.

Application

Cut to size before removing plastic rapping and apply tear proof super laykold tape to the required area. 

Sealing: overlaps needs to be a minimum of 50 mm as flashing between a wall and a corrugated roof, gaps must be filled with bitu.®seal plastic, or cement.

Typical Physical Properties

Resistance to weathering 

Excellent 

Surface finish 

Aluminium 

Thickness of aluminium 

50 μm 

Thickness of glass fibre carrier 

50 μm 

Thickness of adhesive 

1 750 μm 

Total thickness 

1 850 μm 

Adhesion to metal, plastics, primed concrete and self 

2,0 N/mm min 

Cleaning

Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with abe® super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.

Protection on Completion

tear proof super laykold tape is to be left with the aluminium protective layer as is after application. 

Temperature & Relative Humidity

Application temperature range: 5ºC to 40ºC.

tear proof super laykold tape must not be applied in freezing, wet or foggy conditions. 

Model Specification

Self-adhesive sealing tape for repairs to galvanised and fibre cement roofs. 

The waterproofing tape will be super laykold waterproofing tape, a self-adhesive, bituminous compound with a laminated aluminium reflective facing applied in accordance with the recommendations of a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals.

Packaging

tear proof super laykold tape is supplied in rolls of varying sizes: 

  • 10 m x 50 mm 
  • 10 m x 75 mm 
  • 10 m x 100 mm 
  • 10 m x 150 mm
Handling & Storage

This product has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry cool place in the original packaging.

In more extreme conditions this period might be shortened 

Health & Safety

The use of gloves and eye protection is advised. Always ventilate the working area well during application and drying. Avoid flames in vicinity. If material is splashed into the eye wash with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention. 

Cured tear proof super laykold tape is inert and harmless. 

Important Note

This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ products are applied – accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by the company.

Further Information

Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine total requirements. a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up over years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in building and construction technology.