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Could Alpha System Butyl Tape # AL26FJ Seal 90 Degree Corner  

Updated 03/11/2023 | Published 03/10/2023

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Can this be used to seal a 90 degree corner? Also, does it still seal if I screw fasteners through it?

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Yes the Alpha System Butyl Tape # AL26FJ could be used to seal a 90 degree corner and could seal through fasteners.

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