Batten Tape
Ken-Bar’s vinyl batten tape makes it simple to staple plastic film to wood framing. Just position film over wood framing, place batten tape over film, and staple every 4 inches, passing through both the tape and the plastic film. The tape acts asa batten strip to hold the plastic film in place. The tape is very flexible, making it easy to use; just unroll, hold in place, and staple. When it’s time to remove the plastic film, simply pull on the tape to lift the staples out.
Batten tape is a white vinyl strip 3/4 inch wide and 1/32 inch thick. It is formulated to resist cold cracking, and its white color gives your greenhouse a neat, attractive appearance.
Ken-Bar Batten Tape is available in rolls of 500' and 1000' and sold in cases of 4 rolls.
 Installation Tips
- Pull tape taut before stapling.
- Staple at least every 4 inches.
- Use 5/16 inch or longer staples.
- During cold weather, keep the tape in a warm area before use.
- Use a double line of tape where conditions are very windy.
- For a tighter seal, staple every 2 inches.
Suggested uses for batten tape:
- For attaching plastic covers to greenhouses.
- For covering the ends of greenhouses, especially around doors or other openings.
- For attaching temporary covers over cold frames.
- For holding down tarps over construction projects.
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