Hi everyone:  This may seem like a silly question, but I am trying to
mend some torn rolls and was wondering should the tape be placed on the
back side of the roll paper or the top side.

My opinion is the back side but haven't a clue which is right.  If put on
the top side there is always the possibility of leaking air through the
damaged area.  I have some rolls from a previous owner that really
botched up the repair effort and want to make sure what I do is proper
and correct.

Eugene Rogers
Miami, Florida