[CCMC 11955-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation
From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number: | 11955-R |
Status: | Active |
Issue date: | 1989-04-10 |
Modified date: | 2022-11-17 |
Evaluation holder: | Intertape Polymer Inc.
9999 Cavendish Boulevard, Suite 200 |
Product names: |
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Code compliance: | NBC 2015 |
Evaluation requirements: |
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In most jurisdictions this document is sufficient evidence for approval by Canadian authorities.
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It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated products, when used as a sheathing tape in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, comply with the following code:
National Building Code of Canada 2015
ID | Code provision | Solution type |
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09-27-03-03-00-0-00 | 9.27.3.3.(2) Sheathing membrane required in Sentence ... | Alternative |
09-27-03-03-00-0-00 | 9.27.3.3.(3) Where sheathing membrane required in Sen ... | Alternative |
The above opinion is based on the evaluation by the CCMC of technical evidence provided by the evaluation holder, and is bound by the stated conditions and limitations. For the benefit of the user, a summary of the technical information that forms the basis of this evaluation has been included.
Product information
Product names
- Dupont™ Tyvek® Tape
- Tuck® Tape Construction Grade Sheathing Tape
- Tuck® Tape Sheathing Tape for air & vapour barrier
Product description
The products consist of biaxially oriented polypropylene film backing that is coated with a clear, acrylic, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The products are available in rolls that are 60 mm or 72 mm wide and 55 m to 66 m long. The products can be identified according to the descriptions in the table below.
Product name | Product description |
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Tuck® Tape Construction Grade Sheathing Tape | Red backing with black ink |
White backing with black ink | |
Red backing with white ink, easy tear | |
Dupont™ Tyvek® Tape | White backing with blue ink |
Tuck® Tape Sheathing Tape for air & vapour barrier | Blue backing with white ink |
The products have be evaluated for adhesion to the following substrates:
- Tyvek® HomeWrap® Breather Type Sheathing Membrane (CCMC 12808-R)
- Tyvek® HomeWrap® – Air Barrier Material (CCMC 12857-R)
- Tuck® NovaWrap™ (CCMC 13292-R)
- Tuck® NovaWrap™ – Air Barrier Material (CCMC 13329-R)
Figure 1. Application of the sheathing tape over joints of sheathing membrane
- Sheathing tape
- Sheathing membrane
Manufacturing plant
This evaluation is valid only for products produced at the following plant:
Product names | Manufacturing plant |
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Cornwall, ON, CA | |
Dupont™ Tyvek® Tape | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
Tuck® Tape Construction Grade Sheathing Tape | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
Tuck® Tape Sheathing Tape for air & vapour barrier | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
Product evaluated by the CCMC Indicates that the product from this manufacturing facility has been evaluated by the CCMC
Conditions and limitations
The CCMC’s compliance opinion is bound by this product being used in accordance with the conditions and limitations set out below.
- The products are permitted for taping butt joints in Tyvek® HomeWrap® Breather Type Sheathing Membrane (see CCMC 12808-R), Tyvek® HomeWrap® – Air Barrier Material (see CCMC 12857-R), Tuck® NovaWrap™ (see CCMC 13292-R), and Tuck® NovaWrap™ – Air Barrier Material (see CCMC 13329-R). The products are also permitted for use in new and existing residential construction, subject to the following conditions:
- the tape can be applied at temperatures as low as −10°C, but adhesion will increase with warmer temperatures; and
- the product shelf life is one year from the date of receipt by the retailer when stored under optimum conditions of 21°C and 50% relative humidity.
- The product must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s current instructions, which include the following recommendations:
- the surface to which the tape is applied should be dry and free of oil and other contamination; and
- to ensure satisfactory adhesion, the tape should be firmly pressed down onto the substrate after application.
- The product must be clearly identified with the phrase “CCMC 11955-R.”
Technical information
This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:
Criteria number | Criteria name |
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CCMC-TG-072520-15B | CCMC Technical Guide for Sheathing Tape |
The evaluation holder has submitted technical documentation for the CCMC’s evaluation. Testing was conducted at laboratories recognized by the CCMC. The corresponding technical evidence for these products is summarized below.
Prescriptive requirements
Property | Unit | Requirement | Results – Dupont™ Tyvek® Tape and Tuck® Tape Construction Grade Sheathing Tape | Results – Tuck® Tape Sheathing Tape for air & vapour barrier |
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Thickness | mm | Report value ± 0.025 | 0.082 |
0.092 |
Width | mm | 60 ± 0.80Table footnote (1) | 60.0 | 60.0 |
Length | m | ≥ 66 ± -1%. Table footnote (2) | 66.1 | n/a |
≥ 55 ± -1%Table footnote (2) | n/a | 55.0 | ||
Tensile breaking strength | kN/m | ≥ 2.80 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
Elongation (min.) | % | ≥ 150 | 273 | 233 |
Performance requirements
Property | Unit | Minimum requirement | Results – Dupont™ Tyvek® Tape and Tuck® Tape Construction Grade Sheathing Tape | Results – Tuck® Tape Sheathing Tape for air & vapour barrier | |
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Adhesion after accelerated ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure to | Tyvek® | N/mm | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
NovaWrap™ | |||||
its backing | 0.24 | 0.33 | |||
0.37 | 1.18 | ||||
Adhesion at −10°C to Tyvek®, NovaWrap™ and its backing | g | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
Adhesion at 23°C to | Tyvek® | N/mm | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.22 |
NovaWrap™ | |||||
its backing | 0.20 | 0.23 | |||
0.89 | 1.06 | ||||
Adhesion after heat aging to | Tyvek® | N/mm | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
NovaWrap™ | |||||
its backing | 0.27 | 0.31 | |||
0.53 | 1.14 | ||||
Difference of shear strength value for tape to Tyvek® membrane and tape to its backing | % | Tape to membrane / Tape to backing ≥ 75 | 130 | 109 | |
Difference of shear strength value for tape to NovaWrap™ membrane and tape to its backing | % | Tape to membrane / Tape to backing ≥ 75 | 97 | 84 | |
Shear strength after ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and heat aging – shear strength to | Tyvek® | N/mm | ± 25% of original shear strength | 3.5 (pass) | 3.4 (pass) |
NovaWrap™ | |||||
its backing | 2.6 (pass) | 2.3 (pass) | |||
4.0 | 4.1 | ||||
Shear strength after solvent immersion – shear strength to | Tyvek® | N/mm | ≥ 1.2 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
NovaWrap™ | |||||
its backing | 2.0 | 2.7 | |||
4.1 | 3.7 | ||||
Shelf life – adhesion to | Tyvek® | N/mm | ≥ 0.150 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
NovaWrap™ | |||||
its backing | 0.19 | 0.22 | |||
0.79 | 1.06 | ||||
Bond separation | mm | Max. lifting ≤ 2.0 | 1.02 | 0.8 |
Administrative information
Use of Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) assessments
This assessment must be read in the context of the entire CCMC Registry of Product Assessments, any applicable building code or by-law requirements, and/or any other regulatory requirements (for example, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, etc.).
It is the responsibility of the user to confirm that the assessment they are using is current and has not been withdrawn or superseded by a later version on the CCMC Registry of Product Assessments.
Disclaimer
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has evaluated only the characteristics of the specific product described herein. The information and opinions in this evaluation are directed to those who have the appropriate degree of experience to use and apply its contents (such as authorities having jurisdiction, design professionals and specifiers). This evaluation is valid when the product is used as part of permitted construction, respecting all conditions and limitations stated in the evaluation, and in accordance with applicable building codes and by-laws.
This evaluation is provided without representation, warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, and the NRC provides no endorsement for any evaluated product. The NRC accepts no responsibility whatsoever arising in any way from any and all use of or reliance on the information contained herein or the use of any evaluated product. The NRC is not undertaking to render professional or other services on behalf of any person or entity nor to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to another person or entity.
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