When selecting a flashing tape for weathertight treatment around window and door openings, it is important to consider the following:

• Detail of window or door opening: Is this a fairly standard construction detail or unique application? (e.g. includes shaped or stepped edges)
• Substrate for tape application: Typically this would consist of timber or steel framing with a rigid or flexible wall underlay, e.g. Tekton (Non-absorbent) or HYDRA (absorbent).
• Window joinery: Is the type of seal or sealant being used compatible with the flashing tape, and is there is any risk of ‘plasticizer migration’?
• Temperature/Climate: of building location during construction

These factors above will assist in determining the most appropriate type of flashing tape to suit the specific design and application, whether it be:

1. ProSill One-piece bituminous flexible tape
2. ProSill System Bituminous flexible tape system
3. Super-Stick high-performance window and door flashing tape

Super-stick is a flexible flashing tape used around framed joinery openings as a secondary weather-resistant barrier. This flashing tape utilises a high tack pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) combined with a high-performance toughened film: less than 0.4mm thickness and suitable for use in low temperatures down to -6 degrees celcius.

When applied correctly, Marshall Innovations' range of construction tapes reduces the risk of water ingress and contributes towards a warmer, dryer and healthier internal environment.

For a new-build project or complete building envelope weathertight system approach please also see: Marshall Weatherization System in Masterspec or Smartspec.