Tracey Hills , technical sales manager at QUALITAPE , explains : “ It seems there is a clear divide between installers who know and use expanding tape and those who either don ’ t know of it or don ’ t see any reason to change from the same old processes .” While other joint sealing products may seem convenient and cheap , Xpanda really is just as easy and economical but also offers an impressive list of extra benefits which ensure end user satisfaction along with reassurance for fitters and peace of mind for window manufacturers .

The market explained

There ’ s no shortage of expanding foam tape in the market . Some is just cheap while others may have heritage and quality but rarely do you find a product which can offer both . Qualitape ’ s Xpanda joint sealing tape ranks

high against the other tapes in the market but there is one main difference to how Qualitape has set up their business .

They are UK distributors for Vitaseal , one of only two BBA accredited foam tapes in the country and they have used their relationships with manufacturers to contract produce Xpanda .

The benefits explained

Xpanda tape is specially constructed to constantly perform as new , for more than 25 years . This extra reassurance , coupled with the very low trade price , makes Xpanda the tape that will make end users happy and save money for a business . Window joints can be sealed from 60p a frame .

For those people who have never considered using expanding foam tape , there is a list of benefits which will surprise . To

say installation is super quick and clean is obvious - no cutting out or cleaning up squirty foam . But what will really impress more is that – no matter how uneven the gaps – expanding foam will follow the contour of the blockwork , creating a perfect seal around the frame .

The seal is critical , as too much foam in a can will damage frames and it simply doesn ’ t move with the building , but blisters and cracks over time . Having a flexible seal ensures the thermal and acoustic benefits remain optimal . Thermal and acoustic benefits ? Yes . The tape is impregnated with a number of ecologically responsible chemicals which deaden

sound and create an efficient thermal barrier ( fighting convection ). Not only that , but the foam is also rated as B1 , self-extinguishing . Xpanda also ensures a stormproof seal . Rated to perform above 600 pa , users will know that the tape will eliminate all problems coming from the joint , allowing frames and glass to work at their best . End users will appreciate all these benefits and they will certainly understand the saving they will make on their energy bills too .

Our challenge to you

Qualitape challenges you to find a better expanding foam tape than Xpanda , for the price . Qualitape

has listened carefully to feedback and has made buying tape as simple as possible . There are no minimum order quantities , just free delivery on orders over £ 50 . We also cut any width roll that customers require from stock so they should expect a super-fast delivery . Every element is covered and simplified - all customers need to do is email tracey . hills @ qualitape . co . uk for advice or a quotation .

And , says the company , from 60p a window , there really isn ’ t an excuse not to call .

For more information , call 01440 710747 and speak to the technical department or visit the online shop at www . qualitape . co . uk