Genuine 749 polyethylene foam tape

Purlin tape for commercial roofing projects

A closed-cell foam separation layer for the contact point between roof sheeting and supporting purlins. Available by the metre, roll, carton and bulk carton.

  • Trade starting configuration: 7492, 3 mm × 24 mm × 25 m
  • Ready for dispatch today, Australia-wide (conditions apply)
  • Bulk pricing for 12-roll cartons and four-carton orders
tesa 749 polyethylene foam tape roll
3 mmthickness
24 mmwidth
25 mroll length
Jenkins Rubber tesa 749 purlin tape manufacturer flyer showing roof-sheet and purlin installation

Manufacturer flyer supplied by Jenkins Rubber and tesa for the purlin application.

Separation and cushioning

Put the foam where the roof sheet meets the frame

The 749 layer sits on the supporting purlin before the roof sheet is fixed. It provides a closed-cell cushioning and sealing layer at the contact point.

Closed-cell PE foam

tesa's current brochure describes 749 as irradiation cross-linked closed-cell polyethylene foam.

Single-sided acrylic adhesive

Applied to one surface to hold the tape in position during installation.

Movement-noise reduction

The supplied manufacturer flyer describes reduced squeaking or cracking from differential movement.

Dust and water sealing

The current tesa brochure lists sealing against dust and water when correctly compressed.

Trade quantity pathways

Buy what the project needs

Use a single roll for a smaller requirement or ask Jenkins Rubber to price cartons for commercial coverage.

Cut length

$3.50 / metre

For exact smaller lengths and general sealing work.

Single roll

$61.25 / 25 m

One 7492-24 full roll.

12-roll carton

$43.75 / roll

$525 per carton. 300 metres total.

Prices include GST. Delivery options and cost are calculated after the customer enters the shipping address at checkout. Bulk prices were supplied by Jenkins Rubber for 7492-24 and remain subject to availability.

749 range

Three thicknesses, multiple widths

The 3 mm × 24 mm option is the example trade configuration. The correct size remains project-dependent.

tesa seriesThicknessFull rollWidths stocked online
7492Lead option3 mm25 m12, 18, 24, 36, 48 mm
74936 mm15 m6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 mm
749512 mm7 m12, 18, 24, 36, 48 mm
Product truth

Genuine tesa 749

A practical, permanent sealing solution backed by current tesa technical information and supplied by Jenkins Rubber.

Application note: This page does not claim universal compatibility with every metal, fibreglass or polycarbonate roofing system. Confirm substrate and project suitability before installation.
  • BackingIrradiation cross-linked closed-cell PE foam
  • AdhesiveSingle-sided acrylic
  • ColourGrey
  • Nominal density33 kg/m³
  • Water tightness100% at 10% compression, per current tesa brochure
  • Temperature resistance−80°C to 80°C service temperature, per current tesa brochure
  • SupplyPer metre, roll, carton or four-plus cartons

Order online with delivery calculated at checkout

Select the required width and roll quantity. Checkout shows the available shipping methods and cost after the delivery address is entered. For carton pricing, contact the Jenkins Rubber team.