| SKU | 7000124371 |
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| Legacy SKU | 70006448040 |
| UPC | 00051115318610 |
| Catalog Number | 8088 |
| Product Number | 8088 |
3M Construction Sheathing Tape 8088 is an excellent (printed) sheathing tape designed for use as a closure system and vapor seal on all interior and exterior sheathing materials. It performs exceptionally well in cold temperature applications. CCMC approved 11362R.
- Designed for use as a closure system and vapor seal on all types of exterior and interior sheathing materials
- Excellent vapor barrier tape on polyethylene film
- Installs and performs well over a broad range of temperatures
- Performs well as a seam tape on extruded foam products
- Excellent application hold to housewrap and polyethylene as low as -40°F
- Size: 60mm x 66m (2-1/2″ x 216 ft.)
Product Dimensions |
Imperial | Metric |
| Weight | 0.842 lbs | |
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| Width | 4-3/4 in | |
| Length | 4-3/4 in | |
| Height | 2.36 in |
Shipping Dimensions |
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| Weight | 17.43416 lb |
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| Length | 10.11811 in |
| Width | 10.11811 in |
| Height | 12.71654 in |
| Color | Red |
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PRODUCT FAQ
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What are the dimensions of each roll of 3M Construction Sheathing Tape 8088?
Each roll measures 60 mm wide by 66 meters long, giving you plenty of coverage for your construction projects.
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How many rolls come in a case of this product?
A case contains 20 rolls, all individually wrapped for convenient storage and handling on the job site.
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What is this tape designed to be used for?
3M Construction Sheathing Tape 8088 is designed to seal and secure construction sheathing, helping to protect building structures during construction and weathering.
3M Construction Sheathing Tape 8088 represents a specialized sealing solution engineered from a 3 mil thick printed polypropylene substrate. The tape is manufactured with an aggressive acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) formulation that delivers reliable performance across a broad spectrum of construction applications. This product functions as both a comprehensive closure system and vapor seal, making it suitable for deployment on all varieties of interior and exterior sheathing materials, including standard sheathing products, weather resistant barriers, and moisture barrier systems.
The construction of this tape combines a conformable polypropylene film backing with a 3M industrial grade pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive layer. The backing material exhibits flexibility across all temperature ranges, including cold weather conditions, while maintaining its ability to adapt to irregular surfaces and complex contours. This conformability ensures that the tape achieves a consistently tight seal regardless of substrate irregularities. The formulation incorporates UV stabilizers that provide protection against photodegradation and weathering caused by prolonged sunlight exposure. Additionally, the tape maintains a low moisture vapor transmission rate, which preserves the integrity and performance characteristics of vapor barrier systems without introducing performance compromises.
The tape can be applied through manual hand unwinding or with the assistance of a 3M hand-held applicator device, offering flexibility in application methodology.
Recommended Applications- Seal seams on housewrap and insulated sheathing products
- Establish closure systems and vapor seals on interior and exterior sheathing materials
- Repair holes and tears in exterior building wraps
- Execute seaming operations on extruded foam products
The pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive formulation of 3M Construction Sheathing Tape 8088 demonstrates superior performance capabilities across a wide temperature spectrum, functioning effectively even under extreme cold conditions. The adhesive achieves immediate bonding upon contact with numerous substrate materials, including housewrap, insulated sheathing, vapor barrier films, and unfinished wood surfaces. The tape maintains functional performance at temperatures as low as -40°F, and initial adhesion strength will progressively increase as ambient temperatures rise or when exposed to solar radiation. Once the bond has fully developed, the tape provides sustained holding power over extended time periods while maintaining excellent aging characteristics and UV resistance properties. The bonded tape resists lifting, curling, and other forms of adhesive failure.

