Reasons Why G-Tape is Easy to Install to Protect Deck Joists from Rot

Joists tape is also one of my top picks for ways to prevent your joists from rotting. Check out more ways to help your joists last as long as your decking.

[cabindweller]

Awesome! I’m replacing joists now and will do this.thanks

[oldguyhobbies]

Hello. I just randomly found your channel. So many things i hadn't known about composite decking and deck constructing. Great information, Thank you. Keep it coming.

[D-NICE]

I built my Trex Escapes deck in 2009 and I wish I had known about this tape. My builder never mentioned anything and he's a perfectionist. Me and him did the whole job.

[dustbat]

That seems to be a great idea and plan.

[dom]

you'll be peircing holes all through that joist tape with deck screws. DECK SCREWS which provide a nice pathway for water to get trapped underneath the tape. There is no real time proof that deck tape works. I put it on double or triple board beams to prevent water between boards but never on the joists. good practices to prolong structure include avoiding geometry that can trap water and most importantly, design for proper ventilation under the deck.

[southerncomfort]

Thanks for sharing. I do have a question, regarding the tape. Dose this tape stick to all surfaces? I have a length of wall that's sits on a block wall with just a slight edge of wood showing. Its on a north wall and I am wondering if I can apply this tape to the wood and run it onto the blocks. the reason for this is the siding guys put the started strip to high? of course that means a whole lot more money to have them fix it now. So I am looking for a inexpensive, easy way to protect this wood. its only like a 1/2 inch or less showing and its above grade by 18 inches. But I just would feel better if it had some more protect. Appreciate your thought on this. Thank you.

[D-NICE]

when did they come out with this product?