Framing success:
adhesive tape for the windows industry
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Window adhesive tapes provide a quick, clean, and reliable alternative to traditional fastening methods for window glazing, frames, and building applications.
They contribute to structural integrity, insulation, durability, and efficiency while supporting modern window designs and faster assembly processes.
Designed for wooden, aluminum, and PVC windows, the tapes accommodate thermal expansion and contraction while providing watertightness and outdoor durability.
Dry glazing solutions support lightweight window constructions, slimmer frame designs, improved thermal insulation values, and enhanced closing performance.
The development of adhesive tapes has made the building industry rethink the way it approaches construction and repairs, offering a quick, clean, and reliable alternative to traditional fastening methods. For window applications in particular, the use of adhesive tapes is not just a matter of convenience; it's a strategic choice that enhances the structural integrity and insulation of window glazing, frames, and buildings across the industry. From providing airtight seals to accommodating thermal expansion, adhesive tapes make a significant contribution to the window industry, ensuring durability and efficiency in modern architecture.
Windows are an important building element in terms of design, energy efficiency, and convenience, and therefore they are the subject of constant innovation. Within the window design process, adhesive tape is a proven component, offering advantages in terms of flexibility and assembly speed. By working closely with customers we support the window industry by providing the required application solutions.
Quality and process improvements with high-perfomance window tapes
Offer your customers high-end, visually appealing windows that exude quality and craftsmanship. Here at tesa, we have designed an assortment of tapes for wooden, aluminum, and PVC windows. Our adhesive tapes are a tried and tested bonding technology that provides a range of benefits in quality, assembly speed, and design, including:
Thermal expansion and contraction
UV and outdoor resistance
Gaps compensation
Watertightness
Flexibility and conformability
High immediate adhesion
In addition, our tape dispensers can be easily integrated into your extrusion line with minimal adjustments. They outperform solutions such as liquid adhesives or mechanical fasteners in many ways.
Discover bespoke dry glazing tapes for windows of all kinds
The dry glazing design options offered by our tesa® tapes provide a secure and efficient way to bond glass panes while maintaining compatibility with the edge-seal, glass, and framing material. With our tapes for windows, you can design a more lightweight, slimmer-framed wooden window featuring a simplified profile cross section, which not only looks sleek and modern but also saves on frame material. For residential and commercial aluminum windows, dry glazing tapes improve thermal insulation values and allow a flush window design with slimmer frames. And by using our double-sided tape for windows, you can improve the closing performance of PVC window frames, leading to less maintenance.
PVC windows
- Reduced racking, thus better closing performance, leads to less maintenance
- Enables larger windows using conventional captive design
- Better burglary resistance
Framing success: adhesive tape for the windows industry
Best for: Window adhesive tapes are designed for glazing, frame bonding, and window assembly applications. They support modern window designs by improving structural integrity, insulation performance, assembly speed, and design flexibility.
Why they perform
Accommodate thermal expansion and contraction
UV and outdoor resistant
Compensate for gaps
Provide watertightness
Flexible and conformable
High immediate adhesion
Typical applications
Dry glazing of glass panes
Wooden window construction
Aluminum window systems
PVC window frame assembly
Flush window designs with slimmer frames
Performance takeaway: Window adhesive tapes help improve window assembly, insulation performance, and design flexibility while delivering durable and reliable bonding.
Our assortment of window tapes allows you to create modern, frame-concealing designs. They also improve the window’s structural properties and protect against burglaries.
Window tape solution for dry glazing
01tesa® 62612 DryGlaze
is a high-performance PE foam tape specifically developed for residential PVC windows with glazing beads. It adds stiffness to the window and possesses good gap-filling properties.
02tesa® ACXplus 707x acrylic foam tapes
are suitable for window designs without glazing beads. They have excellent weathering resistance and improve the wind-load performance of the window.
Improved resistance to break-ins
Working together with the window industry, we develop and test solutions that provide higher levels of burglary resistance. Together with our partners, we have increased the resistance class (RC) that our tapes for windows offer from RC1 to RC2.
Trims and profiles: Elevate your window aesthetics with our high-performance tapes
Trims and profiles are frequently added around windows to give them a more aesthetic and modern design or to connect them with walls and windowsills. We offer double-sided tapes that deliver the external and internal application solutions you are looking for.
Our comprehensive assortment of tapes for windows is certified by external test institutes and used to permanently bond decorative SDL / muntin bars to windows. When it comes to plastering and window skirting trims, they create a durable bond between PVC and PVC or glass under external conditions (UV exposure, temperature fluctuations, high humidity).
Frame cover bonding
Additional cover shells to the sash can improve aesthetics, thermal insulation, or weathering resistance. Choose from our tesa® ACXplus or PE foam assortment according to your specific requirements.
Muntin bars
Achieve exceptional bonding and safe assembly with the tesa® 62512 or tesa® ACXplus 706x series.
Our offer to window manufacturers consists of quality products, adhesion promoters, and application tools. What makes us stand out is individual project support backed up by application engineers and research and development resources. The result: high quality and efficient production processes. Reach out to us to learn more and discuss your individual projects.
Seal the deal: Download our door and window guide today
We offer the window industry a wide selection of quality products, adhesion promoters, and window application tools. Our application engineers and research and development resources support you at every stage of your project. The result: effective, streamlined production processes.
Discover more about our complete line for the building industry. Download our comprehensive door and window adhesive tape guide now!
Using tape on windows seals is crucial for sealing against drafts, reducing energy costs, protecting against water damage, and enhancing security. It's an essential step in ensuring a secure and energy-efficient home.
Does window tape go on before house wrap?
Yes, window tape should be applied before house wrap to ensure a proper seal and prevent moisture from entering the structure.
