{"product_id":"classicbond-epdm-russ-tape-base-fixings","title":"ClassicBond EPDM Russ Tape \u0026 Base Fixings","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Securement Strip for EPDM Rubber Roofing - With Seam Plates Included - Sold per Linear Metre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassicBond PS RUSS Strip (Reinforced Universal Securement Strip) is a \u003cstrong\u003epressure-sensitive reinforced EPDM securement strip\u003c\/strong\u003e used to mechanically fix EPDM membranes at critical angle changes and perimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, all non-reinforced EPDM membranes naturally attempt to shrink. RUSS mechanically secures the membrane to the deck at upstands and transitions, preventing movement and eliminating tenting or pull-back at wall abutments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative; list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    Why RUSS Is Required on EPDM Roofs\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEPDM is highly elastic - but like all single-ply membranes, it will gradually try to shrink over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWithout proper securement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMembrane can tent at upstands\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWall abutments can pull away\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStress can build at angle changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRUSS mechanically anchors the membrane at these vulnerable areas while still allowing the EPDM to accommodate movement through elongation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative; list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    Where RUSS Strip Is Used\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClassicBond PS RUSS is designed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWall upstands\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eParapet walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAngle changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePerimeter securement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAround skylight upstands\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFully adhered systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBallasted systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMechanically fastened systems (with correct detailing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn roofs over 100m², additional perimeter securement is strongly recommended due to increased impact of shrinkage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative; list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    Product Construction\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClassicBond PS RUSS Strip consists of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA 152mm (6″) wide reinforced EPDM strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNominal membrane thickness of 1.14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA factory-applied 76mm (3″) pressure-sensitive EPDM splice tape laminated along one edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRoll length: 30.5 metres (100′)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe reinforced EPDM provides structural strength, while the pressure-sensitive tape bonds to the primed membrane surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative; list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    What’s Included\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis listing includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassicBond PS RUSS Strip (6″ × 30.5m roll)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2″ Seam Fastening Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSufficient seam fasteners to secure plates at \u003cstrong\u003e300mm centres (3–4 per metre)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e⚠️ Fasteners must be used with appropriate substrate screws (sold separately where required). Screw length is determined by the depth of the roof build-up. Screws should be long enough to penetrate the bottom deck of your build-up with appropriate clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative; list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    Installation Overview\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePosition RUSS horizontally or vertically at the angle change\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInstall seam fastening plates 3–19mm from the angle change using every other pre-marked fixing point\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eClean and prime the membrane surface with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/classicbond-epdm-rubber-roofing-primer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassicBond EPDM primer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAllow primer to flash off\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRemove release liner and bond the membrane to the RUSS adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRoll thoroughly with a 50mm seam roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimer must be used - adhesive will not bond to dusty or unprimed surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative; list-style:none;\"\u003e\n    A Roofer’s Perspective\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRUSS isn’t optional detailing for us - it’s structural securement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost membrane pull-back problems happen because angle changes weren’t mechanically fixed. Once shrinkage tension builds, the membrane will move unless it’s anchored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRUSS controls that movement and protects the integrity of the roof long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhile it's true, 90% of roofs won't fail without it, for us, peace of mind and a proper mechanical fix at upstands outweigh the extra cost every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"The Flat Roofing Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56518588498251,"sku":"CB-Tape-Russ-Kit","price":13.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/4054\/9451\/files\/epdm-russ-tape-and-base-fixings.jpg?v=1773576825","url":"https:\/\/theflatroofingshop.co.uk\/products\/classicbond-epdm-russ-tape-base-fixings","provider":"The Flat Roofing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}