2" x 50' Butyl Joist Tape for Decking - 10 Pack, Waterproof Seal & Weather Resistant Deck Joist Tape for Wood Beams and Framing - Perfect for Outdoor Decks, Pergolas and Fence Construction

While replacing the deck boards on our front porch, I decided to add joist tape to the tops of all the joists as well as as a barrier between the joist hangers and a few pressure-treated joists I had to replace (previous ones weren't pressure treated). I had done a similar treatment when I built our back deck 9 years ago, and the framing all still looks brand new. Because I have the Vine program, I tried a number of different brands, and this came out on top by far.It's a bit wider than the others, so you can wrap over the edges of the boards just a bit--and it stayed stuck down, even in direct sunlight (many others lifted up at the edges). The most important part to me was that the backing removed easily from the tape. Some of the others were very hard to start, and then shredded or ripped lengthwise as I removed the backing--this ripped once or twice in 2 rolls, which isn't bad. I also ended up using the backing to help my smooth down the tape without splinters.One other thing I liked with this is that the surface of the tape is smooth, but not slippery. I try not to walk on the newly taped joists until they have boards screwed down, but sometimes you can't help it. Some of the other tapes were pretty slippery, but this felt secure to step on--a bonus if you're working on a high deck.The only note of caution with this tape is that it's pretty stretchy once the backing is removed. That meant I needed sharp scissors, not the usual shop hand-me-down scissors I tend to use. Luckily, there was very little residue to clean off of the scissors afterward. I also had to be careful not to overstretch it as I applied it just to make sure it didn't shrink back down before I got the boards screwed down on top of it.Would definitely buy again if I ever expand the deck.