Gapotape - Perfect Insulation with PIR Board

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Gapotape is a multi-award-winning, unique yet simple combination of foil and foam tape, specifically designed for use in conjunction with rigid insulation board. It is the first product proven by the BBA (British Board of Agrément) to eradicate air leakage and thermal bridging where rigid boards are fitted between rafters in roof, walls and floors.
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@alexbekele8945 3 жыл бұрын

Said it before, but that lad that works with him has basically won the lottery working with Robin.

@BrasherFox 3 жыл бұрын

It's really really nice to see that perfection still exists in the building trade. I really do admire your skills and long may they continue.

@dunch1988 3 жыл бұрын

There's something so satisfying about seeing the boards all taped up like that.

@derekt7606 3 жыл бұрын

I am no builder or joiner but you explain things so well and your work is always top notch.

@dcmc8847 3 жыл бұрын

I know first hand how good gapo tape is. Easy fitted but the heat it saves is unbelievable.

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

Its a game changer in my opinion

@nickmcmullan1943 3 жыл бұрын

think that tape is the answer to all my prayers, never in my 47 years of building have I seen something so clever, how did no one come up with sooner

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

It works so well Nick and makes the job enjoyable too!!!

@rossmitchell4403 3 жыл бұрын

Robin, that is amazingly satisfying to watch. Your attention to detail and accuracy is outstanding.

@albaPhenom 3 жыл бұрын

That is a monumental amount of effort and attention to detail put into that insulation install but what a job, that's perfection mate.

@samposton9101 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way all the joints lined up even in the hips and valleys. Very nice Robin.

@chekymonkey4452 3 жыл бұрын

my god this insulation is getting verry technical.but a good perfect well-done job is done there grate work.that was well explained

@vincentboden1597 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent product, these rigid insulation's are so expensive and difficult to fit correctly without Gapotape. Absolutely imperative that this insulation is fitted correctly and Gapotape make that a reality. There is another very under rated benefit to this Gapotape, the dust from these boards is terrible which makes fitting them even more difficult and doing away with the dust element is an excellent advantage.

@archiehuck4831 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant to see this product in use and it is clearly well worth the extra investment to improve the seal of the board against the rafters. Credit to skill builder and Robin for highlighting new product's that will improve the efficiency of housing in the UK.

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Archie

@oreallyoreilly6576 3 жыл бұрын

Thing of beauty, some fella to serve your time with expert, attention to detail 100%

@TinovanRijswijk 3 жыл бұрын

preperation is key! Nice work Robin

@robbiedickson5296 Жыл бұрын

This guy is such a craftsman...everything calm and thought through

@Samfarrelly 3 жыл бұрын

One of the few jobs I detest whilst on a build! This is a great video with Robin. Again he uses simple techniques/knowledge to make a unenjoyable task slightly less shit. Perfect job 👍

@craig4549 3 жыл бұрын

I will do absolutely anything else on site but fit that stuff! You're right it's probably the most detestable job ha

@SkillBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Craig , most detestable apart from plumbing

@robandamyp 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable quality of work as always from robin dread to think how much he charges for that quality of craftsmanship everything is perfection

@Jys71208 3 жыл бұрын

I reckon he charges a reasonable amount. Good work comes naturally to him. In my humble opinion doing it properly, only takes marginally longer and a little more expense. Its lazy and not so thorough tradesman i disapprove off.

@chrissymon1001 3 жыл бұрын

This is a problem. People automatically assume tradesman are expensive if they work to a high standard. Tradesmen like Robin are well worth a premium rate. Often their jobs run better, come in on time and budget. Most importantly of all, the details are correct, the small things that most builders dismiss as “it’ll be right”. It’s nice to see work done to a high standard

@youngcarreviews5949 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately if the customer had 2 quotes one being robin doin it perfectly and using this tape to precision and another cheaper quote rough cutting it in and foaming and taping joints the customer will pick the lower quote. Robins way would cost more, one for that expansion foam and two it would take twice as long to do. Anyway perfect vid as always robin

@robandamyp 3 жыл бұрын

@@youngcarreviews5949 agree pal building control around my way make us put 100mm internal and 60mm over the top of the joists 100mm dry wall screw do my head in tho hate them

@Stop..carry-on 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’ve ever seen insulation installed to this standard , i just can’t help thinking all that work and then you have to have trickle vents on the windows and vents for open fires ect

@dickdoc3337 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing Detailing start to finish Well done Robin first class job in many ways....Interesting comments with regards the process and other ideas all very informative Very Good....Years ago my brother worked worked on a Scandinavian type design House in Sussex and that house was pulled apart from the inside Plasterboard etc taken back off . This was after it was built because the insulation/ Vaper Barrier did not meet the strict information set out by the Manufacturer. .

@sygad1 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, super detailed, learnt lots. Thanks for making this.

@daviddickson7494 3 жыл бұрын

Work smart not hard. Great video

@grafnemilligun9183 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished insulating my extension. Wish I had watched this first. I found that where boards met it was better to mitre the ends so they overlap rather than butting them. Using reference blocks would have helped me as I found it really difficult to butt he boards without one pushing up when the ends were square. Looks like the tape helps with this as well.

@davidwilliams6553 3 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation from a true artisan. Thanks for your hard work in taking the videos and the editing.

@frankmatibs8076 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic so many people I know can't be bothered to make jigs or prepare jobs properly as they think it takes to long A lot of them let the unskilled labourer fit this stuff and don't care because it's being covered up Nice to see work done properly and with the time and care it needs

@DJ-wm4ew 3 жыл бұрын

Attention to detail like this is what sets a good pro above a pro. Great vid filled with useful info 👌 well done Skill Builder

@alankane8686 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic product and video, I love how much effort you put into doing something the correct and proper way. I wish I had have seen this video 2 months sgo when I was cutting Pir to fit between studs and said sure ill fill with foam afterwards which them added way more time trimming all the excess off before the slabs went up. Keep up the great work.

@SteveAndAlexBuild 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely job as ever Robin 👌🏼, very satisfying to watch 🤩👍🏼🧱

@m0aze611 Жыл бұрын

I know this is 2 years ago, my wife and I are looking at a property that had a dormer that was built 20 years ago. If we progress then I will be looking at removing the current walls and taking it all back to the rafters to insulate. Quilt or PIR i don’t know but the importance of this vid speaks for itself. Thank you regards Mike

@sudhirnaik4751 Жыл бұрын

Exceptional craftsmanship, accuracy and attention to detail is the way forwards!

@buddhistsympathizer1136 3 жыл бұрын

Great video . . . and a game-changer for me as I'm about to upgrade the insulation on a timber-framed house; changing from mineral wool / fibreglass to 100mm PIR in between and 25mm over the top. I can see the value in sealing the gaps up completely. As well as this, I really appreciate your advice regarding not sitting the PIR 'flush' with the rafters in order to allow a gap for reflective radiation. Many thanks

@tobybeswick36 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. i've seen insulation jobs where there's gaps all over the boards and everything is held up with nails.. Absolutely no point insulating if you can't get a piston fit on the boards. I've always cut the insulation parallel off the board, offered it up and ran the saw between insulation and joist, but that's always very messy. That festool saw along with the tape has to be the best way to insulate

@RI-uv3lm 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, as always Robin 👍👏👏

@hernebaybob 3 жыл бұрын

So impressed you know your angles. Just shows why maths lessons at school are so important

@jukesr 3 жыл бұрын

Top bloke with another top product, thanks for sharing Robin i will be using this in my loft conversion.

@carlaaron8148 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vlog. Clear instructions and well presented.

@peterkohm9742 8 ай бұрын

nice to see things done properly

@robmaule4951 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely job Robin. Nice to see your apprentice getting some branded gear too 👍🏼👍🏼

@dannymurphy1779 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool demo thanks for doing this!

@scottiedog4236 3 жыл бұрын

What a tradesman ! Quality right from the start

@weaverbike Жыл бұрын

Will have to use that when I do my suspended wooden floor , will be doing this in June , when the weather is a bit warmer

@jla3772 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way Robin does things

@chevyimp5857 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video.. it would have been interesting to see the interface of the insulation between rafter and wall plate to show how the air is directed from the eaves to inhibit condensation... Excellent first rate channel.

@bruceborowski1100 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work ethic.. I am thrilled to see this kind of worksmanship...... Thank you for a great video

@Marenqo 2 жыл бұрын

This works for new houses not for old ones with all kind of rafter sizes. Really like the eye for detail

@joebailey5141 3 жыл бұрын

I can imagine every labourer on every site watching this thinking fuck that as there usually the poor bastards that get given the rusty saw and told to get on with it 😂

@harveysmith100 3 жыл бұрын

That was one of your best video's. NESCOT should be very proud of the tradesman you have become. I just know the tape is going to be expensive but with labour costs at £25/£35 per hour, it's a no brainer. The hours that tape must have saved you. If your a bit OCD it must be so relaxing to fit too, it looked so good when it was done.

@bluewaverenovationsltdpurt8104 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, cheers Robin, i hate doing that stuff, as you say, a game changer.

@britman555 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely genius Robin

@warrenade 3 жыл бұрын

Robin, the Kingspan Kooltherm Phenolic foam is a better performing product, but it's only 10% better... I'm Sales manager in a Builders merchant and I am always getting my PIR supplier to change the spec on Kooltherm projects. 100mm Kooltherm is the same thermal value as 110mm PIR... and when The Kingspan product is twice the price of PIR.. it's a no brainier to go down the PIR route. And in response to a comment earlier about PIR being the next asbestos and the risk of death from fire as at Grenfell Tower... all PIR manufacturers make fire rated Insulation. It's a shame the construction company cut corners and saved a few quid...

@Oggmiestergeneral 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome attention to detail👌🏻

@tomthomas5929 3 жыл бұрын

Looks a good product. I have a 1960s pitched roof about 10m long on 400mm centres that I'm planning to 80mm PIR as DIY. The roof depth apex to eaves is about 4m, so to do both pitches fully for all faces of PIR I'm looking at about 450m of gapotape, which would be around £660. I may end up just doing one edge of the PIR and halving my spend, on the basis that it will still be a big improvement and at least help to squeeze the untaped edge of the board against the other rafter a bit.

@Baleboygolfing 3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking of doing the same, getting a box and trying it out, let me know how it goes l!!! May also try and put all of it though in the new grant thing, pay for nothing 🧐😂

@alangaffney7186 Жыл бұрын

Spend the money on another layer of pir 20 mm or so cut out the thermal bridging of the rafter s money better spent

@adrianwilding2912 3 жыл бұрын

With all this practice it looks like Robin will be wrapping the Christmas prezzies this year😁. mm perfect as usual👍

@mule666 3 жыл бұрын

You sir are a perfectionist, you love what you do I can see that

@ForViewingOnly Жыл бұрын

It's a shame but I've never come across a tradesman who cares anywhere near this much. That's why I'm doing more and more of the work myself. It may take me a lot longer but at least it's done correctly. Anyway, the quality of the work in this video and in all Skill Builder videos is a joy to behold.

@damienford3587 3 жыл бұрын

World Class work, Robin...

@Jys71208 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation

@thechrissyb 3 жыл бұрын

Hooray you got a festool saw. Honestly well worth it Robin.

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

The saw is really nice, well worth buying

@patrickmurray2220 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute perfection

@RepairShop2022 3 жыл бұрын

Very neat my friend

@TYLERCONSTRUCTION 3 жыл бұрын

Love gapo tape 👍

@rossdavis2294 2 жыл бұрын

Some really good tips here - thanks!

@sonnythatcher 3 жыл бұрын

Think this is a brilliant product and definitely something that will push the quality of your build above most competitors, but as another comment mentioned here about fitting downlights on to this after what would you guys do? Would really appreciate to see that video if you have any products you use for this purpose.

@SkillBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Fitting downlighter into PIR board is a terrible idea

@sonnythatcher 3 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder just thought if anyone knew a way it would be you guys ✌️

@myatix1 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had known about this product a year and a half ago!

@feebeejeebees 3 жыл бұрын

Every time Robin says ' Into the valley ' I start singing The Skids. Is it just me ?

@mattcartwright8272 3 жыл бұрын

haha - that takes me back a bit. Cracking song!

@jjamo5 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid!

@jeremysmith-xb3cd Жыл бұрын

setting the standard, great work fella

@nZebco Жыл бұрын

The aluminum tape usually has to be faced inside the building over the studs/rafters not towards the studs or rafters because you will have a thermal bridge on each stud/rafter. As i see it, the main benefit of this tape is the fact that you dont need to spray foam into the usual side gaps left on this type of insulation. Thanks for the video, didnt know this tape exists.

@anthonywilson8998 Жыл бұрын

As an Architect I find this vid excellent. We used to regard insulation as an evil necessity but now we all regard it as the most valuable element in the whole building . We still need improvement to retro fit in older buildings. A patented panel with finish would be welcome. A t&g panel with a joint seal all decorative would be great,so you get a vertical board type finish or a vertical stripe. Picture rails,skirtings and covings are difficult and either lost or recessed into the overall appearance. Need ideas from manufacturers.Foam replacements would be amazing to repeat the old appearance. Skirts,picture rail and coving please.

@georgebarr5102 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great, im considering warm pitched , save all this trouble

@ricos1497 3 жыл бұрын

A fantastic video again Roger/Robin. Hugely appreciated. Top drawer explanations. Out of interest, pre festool cutter, would you have done those compound cuts, or just left the gap? It seems like that cutter not only helps with dust extraction, but also encourages you to do the job properly, because it's much easier. I think I'll wait for the 240s - with adjustable base for angled cuts - to come out!

@user-wf7lf5br6h 8 ай бұрын

Great 👍 If Champion could offer these kinds of "cuts" I would buy all my insulation from them 😁😊

@theburge3577 3 жыл бұрын

Who would of thought Sue Perkins is an expert at insulation. Love the videos!

@rayclarke5367 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. 600mm centres make perfect sense. It's a pity the PIR boards don't match though, be nice if the boards were 540mm wide, could pop the tape on and install with minimal cutting then.

@gerardbluett6770 3 жыл бұрын

How many rolls of tape did you use for roof

@jonathancullen1337 3 жыл бұрын

Those triangles are so good they look like Dairylea cheese... 😂

@Kmobful 3 жыл бұрын

You reckon I wouldn't need a 50mm strip over the 100mm if that tape is good enough?

@wilkinsoncarpentry6278 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t expect anything less from Robyn .... I bet you’re inundated with people wanting you to renovate their houses and new builds haha

@craig5832 2 жыл бұрын

Learn a lot from your channel 👍👍👍

@SkillBuilder 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that Craig, keep watching, we need the views to keep us going

@houtslager 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Robin, keep these info gids coming.👍👍👍👍 Karl W

@acidlumin 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good product. How many rolls did you need?

@Elli318 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like ripping my plaster boards down on my vaulted ceiling and fitting the tape now I've seen this!! looks like a fantastic product. Obviously I wont be doing this but the problem I have is the down lighters - I had to cut through the PIR board to fit them and on a cold roof it feels like a reel draft is coming through. Any suggestions for the down lighters?

@SkillBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

The downlighters should never be used in insulation. Even the fire rated ones have vents so a lot of moisture goes through those holes.

@alexjames1146 3 жыл бұрын

Take them out and replace them with a similar looking led slim panel and fill the hole with rigid foam and some Gapotape™.

@kevinwallace7000 Жыл бұрын

Love your tub video's all of them , like, and love you jigs, you make great enginuity how to make or buy them , how to save time and money , ene results fantastic brilliant , i love the way your organized start to finish , thank you so much for your time you give the channel to help us out here in the real world od building 👷‍♂️ tips ,tricks ,invention

@johntansey4755 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Robin, very well demonstrated...could you use the tape as a sill sealer for framing, if not what would you recommend? Thanks

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I don"t see why the tape could not be used in that way, as long as it is protected from the elements?

@johnwatson8192 Жыл бұрын

First class presentation skills only exceeded by your ingeniuty and building skills - well done. I'm using some old Styrofoam boards in between the floor joists in a bid reduce the heatloss from my living room to the cellar. I can't get a complete fill nor achieve air tight gaps as you have done but I'm working on the assumption that something is better than nothing and at least if it doesn't make an improvement then at least I haven't spent any money as the boards were free. Great insight into start of the art building techniques though!

@SkillBuilder Жыл бұрын

Hi John Just foam them up

@robhartwell8324 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the festool saw bout a 10 months ago and it’s a defo game changer now that tape will make it even better. I was thinking how to make the jigs for my compound mitres, Cheers Robin great stuff as ever.

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Rob

@markfetherstone2885 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Robin once again always knew the gaps we an issue. Great product and I will use on future refurb projects coming up. Question is - does this qualify for the Green homes grants?

@Baleboygolfing 3 жыл бұрын

Was literally talking to another guy in the comments about this, the whole scheme is really confusing me at the minute, apparently products aren’t what needs to be qualified I.e anything that the installer uses from boards to spray foams is what’s subsidised so the actual job / bill that the builder gives is what the scheme pays for it’s the installer who has to go under a pas system? No idea what that means though, if anyone does please for the love of god fill me in.

@zaz7675 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. Thanks for sharing the tips. I'll be using gappo tape for a build soon. I'm wondering after the insulation is placed with friction fit should I also tape over all the joints and where insulation meets timber (internally & externally) to account for any shrinkage / movement from timber over time.

@martynlegg1042 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@marria01 Жыл бұрын

Wish I'd known about this stuff when I did my did my roof insulation. Instead I spent ages cutting and re-cutting to get the stuff to get it to fit without gaps.

@stuart1214u 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love watching you guys!! As an avid DIY.....er??.............could you do a video on Spray Foam Insulation??.......I’m looking at renovating an old farmhouse with solid walls.....it’s currently dry-lined with plasterboard.....in winter, I’m heating Ayrshire!!! 🥶

@meldrew728 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable job and perfectly explained. Quick question; my loft space is as you described with Rockwall wrapped in plastic, tacked to the unevenly spaced rafters with no soffit or fascia ventilation. So … do I have a hot roof or cold roof and if I were to install this product would it benefit me to have ventilation front and back of the house. Thanks

@aliones 3 жыл бұрын

can you do a video on how you pir board and gapo tape around cables/pipes in stud walls?

@matthewcalder4351 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Robin, such pride in your work is a pleasure to watch. Just qurious what are your thoughts on SF19+ insulation? Cheers M

@garethheathcote4988 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing you check out the festool pir cutting saw at a trade show and have been wondering when we would see a video on it. Thanks robin, I'm sure that I will get one if I can justify the cost versus amount of usage. Thanks

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

Video coming soon!!!!!

@TheEndlessVariables 3 жыл бұрын

I can't find the Gapotape product in Canada. are there any other similar products?

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

I am speaking to the Guys from Gapotape, so I will see if they can send it to Canada, do you insulate like this over there?

@TheEndlessVariables 3 жыл бұрын

@@ukconstruction absolutely! We use white insulation for a lot of things, at the moment we would use this to tape up the seams of the insulation for a wood dry kiln. I wonder what the heat ratings are.

@barryquinn5840 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video..... no further comment needed!

@jonnyharris55 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@shandyooo 3 жыл бұрын

Why don’t these companies make their products at standard centre measurements so you only have to cut across.

@rich3633 3 жыл бұрын

Great shout. Do it, you'll make a fortune. 👍

@acidlumin 3 жыл бұрын

They do

@georgeblair7540 3 жыл бұрын

tom jones do they already cut them to size? How does that work?

@tomsmith9048 3 жыл бұрын

Its because timber comes in different sizes and grades and has to be placed at different centres to cover different spans hope that helps 🔨

@antonybradford5948 3 жыл бұрын

If you are applying the boards on top of the rafters, almost full size, I suppose you would only use the tape along the edges in contact with timber, not board to board?

@martindorrance8133 3 жыл бұрын

Robin, just wondering why there are no nogins between your roof timbers and how this product would be used if there were some? Ps sorry if this is a stupid question but I’m not a builder of any kind - I just watch to see your skill and perfectionism!

@ukconstruction 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, Roof rafters don't generally ever have a mid span noggin, they are mainly in timber floor structures only, I have seen noggins used in roofs and you have to be really careful not to impede the through flow of ventilation etc, great question