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Americover is dedicated to ensuring a seamless crawl space installation experience for every customer. As part of our commitment to continually improve our product offerings and innovate the use of plastic sheeting, we’re excited to introduce a new roll size for our Pro Crawl Barrier. This new size is designed to enhance convenience and minimize […]

As the holiday season approaches, we want to express our gratitude for choosing Americover as your supplier for specialty plastic sheeting products. Your trust in us drives our commitment to provide exceptional service. While we always aim to deliver a five-star experience, certain factors are unfortunately beyond our control. In such cases, we’ll keep you […]

If you are wondering if you can get away with not having an underslab vapor barrier plastic underneath the concrete of your building project? The short answer is no; for many reasons, ASTM compliance standards require vapor barrier plastic underneath concrete slabs.  Vapor barriers protect not only the building project itself but the people inside. […]

At Americover, we’ve worked with many customers seeking practical, cost-effective solutions for transporting modulars safely from point A to point B. One of the products that protects modulars the best during transportation is string reinforced plastic sheeting. While it may not be the right solution for everyone, string reinforced plastic sheeting could be exactly what […]

Whether you’re planning to install carpet, or any other type of flooring in your basement, it’s important to properly prep your concrete basement floor. Without the right protection, you risk dealing with mold growth and higher humidity levels in your home. Vapor barriers for basement floors not only block the moisture that causes these problems, […]

Geomembranes and geotextiles are important materials in athletic field construction and maintenance. They can help improve drainage, prevent soil erosion, and even provide long-term durability for your athletic field. Geomembranes and geotextiles can also make a positive impact on the overall safety and performance of athletic fields.  Here’s a closer look: What Is A Geomembrane? […]

Too many are killed or injured while working to improve our roads. Here are ways contractors, workers, and drivers can keep road construction workers safer.

Green infrastructure has quickly become one of the top trends in conscious construction. It does a fantastic job of addressing climate change challenges, and ensures reliable protection against flooding as well. Anyone working on a green infrastructure project can expect to come across at least one of two products critical to their work: geomembranes and [...]

When you think of a vapor barrier, outdoor courts and athletic fields aren’t the foundations you’d think you need one for. It’s more common to use vapor barriers in building foundations, under flooring, and even walls, but you’d be surprised what other applications require a vapor barrier. In general, vapor barriers are an essential ingredient to ensure the long-term stability and health of a building. From moisture control to preventing radon gas intrusion, these barriers play a significant role in protecting the foundation of any construction project.

Greenhouse cover thickness is a critical feature of your polyethylene cover, and growers unsure of the thickness they need should consult experienced and knowledgeable professionals.