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Overview
3M All Weather Flashing Tape 8067 is described as a self-adhered, waterproof flashing membrane designed for sealing around openings and penetrations in exterior walls. It is described as sealing around windows, doors, and other openings to help prevent moisture intrusion.
This tape is described as using a unique acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive that sticks and stays stuck, with a thin backing construction designed to conform around nails and staples with less buildup under siding.
Key takeaways
- It is described as a waterproof flashing membrane designed for sealing around openings and penetrations in exterior walls.
- The acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive is described as sticking and staying stuck, and bonding to most common building materials without primers or staples.
- It is described as applying in surface temperatures from 0°F to 176°F (-18°C to 80°C) and adhering to damp surfaces.
- The thin backing is described as conforming and sealing around nails and staples to help prevent moisture intrusion.
- Buyers commonly describe strong stickiness/adhesion and sealing capability, and they commonly mention flexibility for applying longer pieces.
- Buyers commonly mention that removing the paper backing/liner can be difficult, including tearing or leaving bits behind.
What the product is designed to do
This product is described as sealing around windows, doors, and other openings, and as a flashing membrane designed for sealing around openings and penetrations in exterior walls. It is described as helping prevent moisture intrusion and as helping prevent water leaks when installed properly as a concealed flashing in vertical walls in frame construction.
Recommended applications are described as sealing joints around sills, jambs, and heads of rectangular windows in wood frame construction, and sealing around other wall interruptions in non-roof areas such as thresholds, dryer vents, and hose bibs.
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
| Detail | What it is described as |
|---|---|
| Product | All Weather Flashing Tape 8067 |
| Size | 3 in x 75 ft |
| Quantity | 1 roll (Number of items: 1) |
| Color | Tan |
| Material | Proprietary film |
| Adhesive | Unique acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Application surface temperature | 0°F to 176°F (-18°C to 80°C) |
| Service temperature | -40°F to 240°F (-40°C to 116°C) |
| UV exposure resistance | Up to 12 months |
| Standard reference | Passes nail sealability before and after thermal cycling per AAMA 711-05 |
What’s in the box is described as 1 roll of 3 in x 75 ft flashing tape.
Installation and placement notes
This tape is described as bonding to most common building materials without primers or staples. It is described as applying at surface temperatures as low as 0°F (-18°C) or as high as 176°F (80°C), and it is described as adhering to damp surfaces.
The construction is described as a thin backing that conforms and seals around nails and staples with less buildup under siding, and as being thin to fit conveniently into corners and under siding. The split paper release liner is described as providing fast application with easy and accurate positioning of the tape, including for long lengths.
Recommended applications are described around sills, jambs, and heads of rectangular windows in wood frame construction, and around other wall interruptions in non-roof areas such as thresholds, dryer vents, and hose bibs.
Performance characteristics described in the listing
This product is described as using a unique acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive that sticks and stays stuck to seal around windows, doors, and other openings. It is described as bonding to most common building materials across the stated application surface temperature range and as adhering to damp surfaces.
To help prevent moisture intrusion, the thin backing construction is described as effectively conforming and sealing around nails and staples with less buildup under siding. The backing is described as tough, resisting punctures and tears, while also being thin to fit into corners and under siding.
The tape is described as passing nail sealability before and after thermal cycling per AAMA 711-05. It is also described as not liquefying, bleeding, or melting when in contact with many building sealants, including synthetic rubber, butyl, polyurethane, silicone, and silane terminated hybrids, and in extreme summer temperatures.
It is described as resisting UV exposure for up to 12 months, and it is described with a service temperature range of -40°F to 240°F (-40°C to 116°C). The product is described as being for industrial/occupational use only and not for consumer sale or use.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
Buyers commonly describe strong stickiness/adhesion and sealing capability, including for air sealing and leak repair. Buyers commonly describe the tape as flexible and workable for applying longer pieces, and some mention that it stretches.
Buyers commonly describe the installation process as easy, while also describing it as very sticky and needing careful placement. A commonly mentioned handling point is the paper backing/liner, with buyers often noting that removing it can be difficult, including tearing or leaving bits behind.
Pros
- Buyers commonly describe strong stickiness/adhesion and sealing capability.
- Buyers commonly describe flexibility for applying long pieces, and some mention it stretches.
- Buyers commonly describe good results when sealing around windows and doors and other openings.
Cons
- Buyers commonly mention difficulty removing the paper backing/liner, including tearing or leaving bits behind.
- Buyers commonly describe the tape as very sticky and needing careful placement during application.
- Some buyers mention issues with the backing tearing.
FAQ
What is this tape intended for?
It is described as a self-adhered, waterproof flashing membrane designed for sealing around openings and penetrations in exterior walls, including around windows, doors, and other openings.
What temperatures is it described to handle during application?
It is described as bonding to most common building materials with surface temperatures as low as 0°F (-18°C) or as high as 176°F (80°C), and it is described as adhering to damp surfaces.
How is the liner described to help with application?
The split liner is described as providing fast application with easy and accurate positioning of the tape, including for long lengths.
How does it address nails and staples?
It is described as having a thin backing construction that effectively conforms and seals around nails and staples with less buildup under siding, and it is described as passing nail sealability before and after thermal cycling per AAMA 711-05.
How is it described to behave around common building sealants?
It is described as not liquefying, bleeding, or melting when in contact with many building sealants such as synthetic rubber, butyl, polyurethane, silicone, and silane terminated hybrids, including in extreme summer temperatures.
What size and format is described?
It is described as a 3 in x 75 ft roll, and what’s in the box is described as 1 roll of 3 in x 75 ft flashing tape. For the product itself, see this flashing tape roll.