In our country, especially in rural areas, almost everyone lives in housing with tin roofs. These tin sheets are now also extensively used in farms, factories and other entities. But problems unfold in the rainy months — as tin sheets corrode, develop holes and water seeps into the house.
Replacing the old tin sheets all at once is often not possible, as they can be expensive and take time to make.
But there’s no need to worry! In this article, we present two of the most popular modern waterproof tape solutions that can quickly repair hole problems in tin roofs. Not only that, also small leak problems like leakage in water pipe, cracks in bucket or any other kinds of minor leak issues may be repaired instantly.
How to Use Waterproof Paste Tape on a Tin Roof:
- Clean the area
Clean the tin roof or area with hole well first. Brush off dust, dirt or moisture.
- Dry the surface
Wipe the area dry completely before applying tape. This helps ensure that the tape adheres appropriately.
- Cut the tape as needed
Trim some Waterproof Tape to be slightly larger than the hole or crack, so that it completely covers the area of damage.
- Apply the tape
Cover the hole with the tape and press down lightly on it.
- Press firmly
Apply pressure on the tape with your hand or a flat object. Doing this makes sure there are no air bubbles and forms a strong bond.
- Wait for a while
After you apply it, allow a bit of time for the adhesive to set properly and halt the leakage.
Cost of Waterproof Paste Tape or Leakage Tape:
These incorruptible tapes are directly imported from China. So people also ask about the price in Bangladesh often, which depends on Chinese market prices and inflation, local demand and inflation, shipping prices, customs duties etc. Original Waterproof Paste Tape price on market is currently ৳400 to ৳450.
2. Flex Tape
Normal use can cause holes in water pipes, or cracked buckets and leaking from water tanks. You may not be able to just replace the pipe, bucket or tank right away — and it can be costly. Lucky for us, Flex Tape provides a simple solution for such leakage issues.
Flex Tape is a thick, flexible, rubberized waterproof tape that can be applied to holes or cracks and seals out water as it sticks tightly. Clean the affected area before using it, cutthe tape to the necessary dimensions and press down tightly on top of the leak. Flex tape thanks to its strong adhesive and waterproof technology becomes the best way to quickly fix small holes in water pipes, cracks in buckets, leaks in water tanks.
How to use Flex Tape:
1. Clean the affected area Clean the tank of a leaking water tank, a leaking bucket, or a leaking water pipe well. Make sure that there is no dirt, grease, or water.
2. Dry the area as much as possible Dry the area as much as possible. This will make the Flex Tape adhere even better.
3. Cut the tape to fit Cut a few inches larger than the damaged area of the leaky tank, bucket, or leaky water pipe Flex Tape to cover the entire damaged area well.
4. Apply the tape And then gently apply the tape directly to the leaking bucket, water tank, or leaky water pipe.
5. Press hard Press hard upon the tape with your hand or any flat object, so that it fits snugly and there is no air inside.
6. Wait a few minutes Give the tape a few minutes to set in so that it can help with the leakage of the water tank, the bucket, or the leaking water pipe.
How much does Flex Tape cost?
Flex Tapes are directly imported from China. Therefore, price may go up or down depending on China’s crackdown, flood, demand, shipping cost, surplus, etc. But at present, the price of original water-proof Flex Tape is from 350 to 300.