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1-5/8 in. x 50 ft. Black Butyl Deck Joist Tape for under Decking Board

$17.98
  • Apply tape to the top of joists to protect your deck substructure
  • Creates a waterproof membrane that prevents wood rot and decay
  • Self-adhesive tape that is easy to install
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About This Product

Protect your deck substructure and extend the life of your deck with Protective Joist Tape. When applied to deck joists, Protective Joist Tape creates a waterproof membrane that prevents wood rot and decay caused by the accumulation of moisture under the deck boards. Protective Joist Tape self-seals around screws and nails, blocking the primary pathway of water into lumber. When placed between treated lumber and metal, Protective Joist Tape eliminates the potential for the corrosion of the metal surface.

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Product Information

Internet # 311992207

Model # 398228

Store SKU # 1005011955

Specifications

Details

Accessory Type

Post Wrap

Decking Material Compatibility

Wood

Returnable

90-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

N/A

Questions & Answers

Does this joist tape have any type of warranty like the Trex joist tape (25 years)?
ByApr 23, 2025
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dhorst88, the joist tape carries a 1-year warranty.

By|May 23, 2025
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    Does this protect against chlorine from hot tub?
    ByFeb 6, 2025
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    This tape is designed to protect deck joists from moisture, rot, and decay. It creates a waterproof membrane that seals around screws and nails, preventing water from penetrating the wood. While it is effective against rainwater and general moisture, it is not specifically designed or tested for resistance to chlorine from a hot tub. Therefore, there is no guarantee for its effectiveness in that specific application.

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      Should this be applied to the underside of the joist as well when putting boards underneath the deck as a ceiling?
      ByDec 29, 2024
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      The 1-5/8 in. x 50 ft. Black Butyl Deck Joist Tape is designed to be applied to the top of joists to create a waterproof barrier that prevents wood rot and decay caused by moisture accumulation. Applying it to the underside of the joists is not necessary and might not provide additional benefits.

      By|Mar 24, 2025
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        Can I use this inside, as in under a portion of subfloor I’m replacing
        ByDec 17, 2024
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        This tape can be applied to the top of joists to protect your substructure. When applied to deck joists, Protective Joist Tape creates a waterproof membrane that prevents wood rot and decay caused by the accumulation of moisture under the deck boards.

        By|Mar 24, 2025
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          I’m having issues with the “releasing paper” sticking to the tape. Did I get a bad roll or am I doing something wrong?
          ByNov 3, 2024
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          Toss it in the freezer for a bit.

          By|Aug 17, 2025
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            Roxy, please contact Customer Service at 833-577-1349 to determine if there are any issues with the product you have and any tips on resolving any problems.

            By|Mar 24, 2025
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              The finish of the upper or non-adhesive side of the butyl tape, is it slick, non-slip, or other (such as gritty)?
              ByOct 11, 2024
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              The non-adhesive side is a smooth surface and not considered as non-slip.

              By|Mar 24, 2025
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                Would this also be used on the stringers under the stair treads?
                ByJun 2, 2024
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                Ken1, yes this joist tape can also be used on the stair stringers for your project.

                By|Aug 31, 2025
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                  Can this product be used with 100% PVC decking? Will it affect the warranty?
                  ByMar 31, 2024
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                  Hello 3Bears Please check with the manufacturer of the decking to determine if joist tape is compatible with their decking or if it will affect the warranty on the decking product. UFPI Representative

                  By|Apr 22, 2025
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                    Customer Reviews

                    4.6 out of 5

                    • 4.6 out of 557 reviews
                    • 81% recommend this product
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                    Response from UFPI RepresentativeJan 9, 2026
                    Dear Home Depot Customer, ProWood appreciates you taking the time to let us know about your experience and values your feedback! If there’s anything else that we can help you with, please e-mail our customer service department at CustomerService@ProWoodLumber.com, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
                    Highly recommend this decking tape, I’ve used many brands but this one is the best for the adhesive and none skid top layer. Highly recommend for others to use.
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                    Response from UFPI RepresentativeAug 1, 2025
                    Dear Valued Customer, thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent review! ProWood really appreciates your business. If there is anything else that we can do for you, please email our customer service department at CustomerService@ProWoodLumber.com, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
                    Too stiff, curls on the sun, do not buy
                    Terrible! The worst butyl tape out of 3 varieties that I used. Issue is it has base made of plastic-type material, not PET like I had on tape from other brands. So plastic base is too stiff, not flexible enough and curls up on the sun and after that it can be easily dislocated if you slide/move boards on to of the tape. Also curled edges stik to clothing if touch them.
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                    Response from UFPI RepresentativeMay 8, 2025
                    Dear Qwertz, ProWood appreciates your business and values your feedback. If you would like the opportunity to discuss the issue further, please reach out to us at CustomerService@ProWoodLumber.com, referencing this review, and one of our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you.
                      3 found this review helpful
                      9-23-24, The tape adheres to the joists very well and is very sticky. We bought 3 rolls for our 12x12 deck. Could have used one more roll.
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                      Response from UFPI RepresentativeSep 30, 2024
                      Dear Home Depot Customer, ProWood appreciates your business and values your feedback. If there is anything else that we can do for you, please email our customer service department at CustomerService@ProWoodLumber.com, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
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                      Response from UFPI RepresentativeApr 5, 2024
                      Dear Renill, ProWood appreciates you taking the time to let us know about your experience! If there’s anything else that we can help you with, please e-mail our customer service department at CustomerService@ProWoodLumber.com, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
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                      Response from UFPI RepresentativeNov 15, 2023
                      Dear HomeDepotCusromer, ProWood appreciates you taking the time to let us know about your experience and values your feedback! If there’s anything else that we can help you with, please e-mail our customer service department at CustomerService@ProWoodLumber.com, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
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                      I only discovered this product recently and now plan to use it on all future deck repairs. Strong adhesive -- looks like it should help my deck last longer as rotting joists are a common problem.
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                      Response from UFPI RepresentativeJul 6, 2023
                      Dear shadetreemechanic, we appreciate your business and value your feedback. If there is anything else that we can do for you, please e-mail our customer service department at UFPRetailCS@UFPI.com, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
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                      Protecting boat dock floor joist
                      It was nice and sticky it went on well . Time will tell ,I’ll let you know in 12 years how well it will protect them boat dock floor joist
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                      Response from UFPI RepresentativeJun 20, 2022
                      Wood, we appreciate your business and value your feedback. If there is anything else we can do for you, please e-mail our customer service department at ufpretailcs@ufpi.com.
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                      I was very happy with this tape. We did our...
                      I was very happy with this tape. We did our best to clean off the old joists but they were still pretty crusty in some spots. I had no issues with the tape adhering to the joists. Also, I didn’t have any issues with the tape sticking to itself, which is often a problem.
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                      Response from UFPI RepresentativeMay 27, 2022
                      Dear Brian Proosow, Universal Forest Products appreciates you taking the time to let us know about your experience! If there’s anything else we can help you with, please e-mail our customer service department at ufpretailcs@ufpi.com.
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                      2 found this review helpful
                      I highly recommend that when you are installing any type of wood joist or beam onto your deck or ...
                      I highly recommend that when you are installing any type of wood joist or beam onto your deck or underneath to please use this high quality adhesive rubber protective tape to prevent wood rot over time.
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