CONTEGA IQ
Intelligent window-sealing tape, for interior and exterior use
Advantages
- Reliable installation: the same tape for interior and exterior use thanks to its intelligent functional film
- Extra thin: for easy folding in corner areas
- Construction in adherence with standards: for airtight sealing in accordance with DIN 4108-7, SIA 180 and RE 2020
- Reliable joints: slack for expansion can accommodate movements by building components
- Fleece side can be plastered over: defined transition between window joints and plasterwork
- Excellent values in hazardous substance testing, has been tested according to the ISO 16000 evaluation scheme
Areas of application
For interior use for vapour-checking and airtight joints between membranes or wood-based panels and windows, doors or mineral surfaces. For exterior use for windtight joints that are resistant to driving rain. The tape has slack for expansion to allow for relative motion between components.
ID 12941 - CONTEGA IQ with 1 self-adhesive strip for use with masonry or concrete structures
ID 13016 - CONTEGA IQ with 2 self-adhesive strips for use with timber structures
Installation instructions
Installation steps: 1. Timber frame construction, interior
Installation steps: 2. Timber frame construction, exterior
Installation steps: 3. Masonry construction, interior
Installation steps: 4. Masonry construction, exterior
Substrate
Clean subsurfaces before sticking. Adhesion to frozen surfaces is not possible. There must be no water-repellent substances (e.g. grease or silicone) on surfaces where adhesives are to be applied. The width of the adhesive tape that is to be plastered over should generally not exceed 60 mm (2 3/8") or 50% of the soffit area. Detailed recommendations can be obtained from the relevant plaster producer. Subsurfaces must be sufficiently dry and stable.
Permanent adhesion is achieved on all pro clima interior and exterior membranes, other vapour check and airtight membranes (e.g. those made of PE, PA, PP and aluminium) as well as other roof and breather (WRB) membranes (e.g. those made of PP and PET). Adhesion can be carried out on planed and painted wood, hard plastics, hard wood-based panels (chipboard, OSB and plywood panels). For sealing joints on masonry or concrete or on rough substrates, use ORCON F.
The best results in terms of structural stability are achieved on high-quality subsurfaces. It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the subsurface; adhesion tests are recommended in certain cases. Pre-treatment with TESCON PRIMER is recommended in the case of subsurfaces with insufficient stability.
General conditions
The bonds should not be subjected to tensile strain.
Rub the adhesive tapes firmly to secure the adhesive bonds. Ensure that there is sufficient resistance pressure. Windproof, airtight or rainproof sealing can only be achieved if this sealing tape is installed without folds, creases or joints. Ventilate continuously and systematically to prevent build-up of excessive humidity; use a dryer if necessary.
When plastering, please observe the recommendations of the plaster manufacturer for non-absorbent subsurfaces. A bonding course may be necessary.
Note
Expansion slack for increased reliability
The slack included for expansion automatically becomes active if there is relative motion between building components and provides increased protection against tearing. In this way, CONTEGA IQ provides optimal protection against leaks that could lead to mould and moisture damage to structures.
