HS Butyl Polyband is an extruded butyl tape laminated with a fixed polyester liner, designed for sealing lap joints. It offers high tack, high performance, and functions as an effective moisture barrier with a low moisture vapor transmission rate. This ready-to-use tape provides durable sealing for applications requiring strong adhesion and moisture resistance.

Product Type: Tape

Application Area: Eaves

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Metal, Steel

Features: Good Adhesion, High Performance, High Tack, Low Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate, Moisture Barrier

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Features
  • Prevents air leakage through lap joints to conform with the requirements of Approved Document L2:2006.
  • Can be applied in cold conditions without reduction in long-term performance.
  • Reduces condensation in built-up metal roofing systems by effectively sealing the metal liner to conform with the requirements of the Building Regulations Approved Document L2:2006.
  • Unique high tack adhesive for instant grab.
  • Special high-strength, non-tear laminated film.
  • Outstanding adhesion to coated steel and aluminium sheets without the need for primers.
  • Supplied in self-wound rolls for easy application.
  • Very low moisture vapour transmission rate.
  • Predicted service life can exceed 20 years.

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application Instructions

Surface preparation

  • All surfaces should be clean, dry, and free from frost, grease, and loose materials.

  • When cleaning contaminated substrates, HS Butyl recommends using propan-2-ol (IPA) and allowing it to dry before applying the butyl tape.

Application

  • Apply directly from the reel onto one surface and press along its entire length to achieve good initial adhesion.

  • The use of a roller with firm pressure is recommended to roll the joint and ensure a good bond.

Product Application
  • A high performance air seal and moisture barrier tape developed especially for sealing side lap joints of metal roof and wall liners to reduce condensation and increase airtightness in buildings.
  • Polyband® can be used as recommended in the MCRMA Technical Paper No.14 Guidance for the Design of Metal Roofing and Cladding to comply with Approved Document L2:2006.
  • Polyband® can be used on purlins to prevent cold-bridging.
  • Polyband® can be used to separate different metal components to prevent bimetallic corrosion.
  • Care must be taken to seal the joints at the eaves, ridge, and any pipe or service penetrations in order to provide a completely airtight building.
  • The use of GCA® preformed butyl sealant is recommended for sealing between the end laps of liner trays.
  • Polyband® can be used to seal sidelaps in steel decking.
  • Polyband® can be used to overtape joints in vapour control layers.

Properties

Performance Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dynamic Shear Adhesion10N/cm²H15
90° Peel Adhesion9N/cmH48
180° Peel Adhesion10N/cmH41
Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate0.15g/m²/24hr/mmISO 9932 / BS ISO 15106
Water Vapour Resistance3800MN·s/gISO 9932 / BS ISO 15106
Service Temperature Range-40 to +90°C-
Application Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Application Temperature Range5 - 40°C-
Product Tolerance
  • Thickness ± 10%
  • Width: ± 2mm

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

HS Butyl Membrane Tape is supplied as a self wound reel. Standard: 1mm x 50mm x 35m - 6 rolls per box

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage Condition

24 months when stored flat in original packaging in cool, dry conditions.