Tape, article including tape and composite layer, and related methods

An article comprising:

• a substrate;
• a tape comprising:
• an air and water barrier article that is water vapor permeable, the air and water barrier article comprising a fibrous layer having first and second major surfaces and a polymeric layer disposed on a first major surface of the fibrous layer and penetrating into the fibrous layer leaving at least some fibers exposed on the second major surface;
• and
• a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the polymeric layer of the air and water barrier article, wherein the tape retains greater than 50 percent by weight of mortar applied according to the Vertical Mortar Receptivity Evaluation, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive layer attaches the tape to the substrate, and wherein the tape passes at least one of Modified Test 1 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13, Modified Test 2 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13, or Modified Test 3 of ASTM D-1970/D-1970M-13;
• and
• a composite layer comprising at least one of gypsum, lime, or cement, wherein the composite layer is at least one of dried or cured on the second major surface of the fibrous layer.