Instructions / Assembly

ROT SHIELD Joist Tape
Features and Benefits
Your deck is an extension of your home, a space for you
to entertain, dine, lounge and relax. All great reasons to
make sure your deck is done right!
When properly installed, Rot Shield Joist Tape protects
you and your deck from damage caused by water which
can accumulate under deck boards. Moisture can
create an environment where mildew, mold and fungus
thrive. Protect your family and investment from these
threats by incorporating Rot Shield Joist Tape into your
project as a barrier between the ledger board, joists
and deck boards.
U.S. MADE ● U.S. EMPLOYEE OWNED
POLY WALL IS A DIVISION OF POLYGUARD PRODUCTS INC.
New! ROT SHIELD Joist Tape
• Easy to apply with innovative split release liner
• Guidelines at 1 ¼” from edge on each side
• Brown backer to camouflage beneath decking
• Creates barrier between treated wood and
galvanized metal fasteners, preventing corrosion
• One size fits all jobs, 4”x100’ tape
• Can be applied in cold temperatures
• No priming required, single step process
• Split release on center so tape can be
placed on one side, without impact of
sawdust, debris to full roll
• Brown facer camouflages tape from view
once deck boards are installed
• Facer text doubles as top of joist indicator
guideline
• Guidelines are 1 ¼” from each edge for:
• Smoother, cleaner installation
• Higher quality appearance
• Fewer adjustments, fewer wrinkles
• Recommended 1” overlap at seams
• Improves durability of deck structures
• Enhances longevity of deck
• Minimizes need to repair, fewer callbacks
• Reduces potential for corrosion of
galvanized metal fasteners resulting from
pressure treated wood
• Seals around fasteners preventing water
intrusion
• UV stable, tape can be left exposed for up to
120 days