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Uneven Surfaces: Duct tape has trouble sticking to rough surfaces such as concrete and stucco.

If you need the tape to remain exposed to direct sunlight, it’s best to use a product that’s been specially treated for UV protection.

Surfaces with Prolonged Exposure to UV Light: UV light can break down the tape’s adhesive bond over time.

Freezing temperatures cause the adhesive to harden which diminishes its sticking power.

Cold surfaces: Similarly, duct tape does not work well in extreme cold.

Hot surfaces: Surfaces that reach temperatures over 140☏ cause duct tape’s adhesive to soften, lose its strength, and slip from the attachment.

Prolonged submersion in water will cause the adhesion to peel away.

Wet surfaces: While duct tape is water resistant, it should only be used for emergency leak repairs.

It has its uses–making permanent repairs on the spot–but the following is a list of surfaces that are problems for duct tape. Believe it or not, standard issue duct tape is not as versatile as you think. And while it is a lifesaver in a number of situations, there are times when duct tape falls short. It’s been said that duct tape is the #1 all-purpose repair tape.