What are the Benefits of Dura Skrim?

Dura Skrim is a lightweight and highly tear-resistant polyethylene liner that has been sold and trusted by Americover for many years. This highly acclaimed plastic sheeting has  many applications including but not limited to:

Dura Skrim has earned a strong reputation in the construction and agriculture industries. Here’s why we think Dura Skrim is a top-tier product.

Fire Retardant

Dura Skrim offers plastic sheeting that is exceedingly fire retardant to adhere to safety protocols. Americover carries Dura Skrim® Fire Retardant Reinforced Plastic Sheeting, which features a heavy-duty scrim reinforcement between layers of high-strength polyethylene film. This is an ideal product when building codes require a flame retardant product.

Indoor and Outdoor Use

Americover carries many Dura Skrim products that are ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. Our 12 Mil White/Black Dura-Skrim® Reinforced Plastic Sheeting serves as a great outdoor cover or liner; it features concentration UV inhibitors and thermal stabilizers that extend service life for up to a year in fully exposed outdoor conditions. For long-term outdoor applications lasting up to 5 years, ask us about 12 mil Dura-Skrim® Black/Black.

Short Term Application Options

Not all jobs need the most heavy-duty plastic sheeting. For this reason, we also provide thin flexible plastic sheets which are ideal for seasonal greenhouse plastic sheeting. A prime example is our 6 Mil Temporary Greenhouse Cover; it consists of two sheets of high-strength virgin polyethylene laminated together with a third layer of molten polyethylene. This mighty 6 mil plastic features diamond reinforcement that responds to tears immediately by surrounding and stopping the tear.

High Puncture and Tear Strengths

As aforementioned, our Dura Skrim plastic panels are highly puncture and tear-resistant. Our 20 Mil Dura Skrim® Reinforced Plastic Sheeting is extremely resistant to damage, making it ideal as a liner or cover for a variety of construction and agricultural endeavors. This poly sheeting is also an FDA-compliant liner for aquaponics and other environmental containment applications.

Certified Vapor Retarder

Most Dura Skrim products are certified vapor retarders that work to stop moisture migration in ceiling, wall, and under slab applications. Products with this feature are great for high traffic or poor topsoil crawl spaces that require a durable crawl space vapor barrier. 8 Mil is a certified vapor retarder passing ASTM E 96 standards with a 0.039 perm rating.

Trusted by Growers, Builders, and Distributors

Americover is the smart source for polyethylene and plastic sheeting. Trusted by contractors and distributors across construction and agriculture industries, our American-made products combine reliability with quality and innovation. We protect and enhance projects from the ground up with reliable solutions, responsiveness, and quick turnarounds.

As an Americover customer, you will receive the personalized support of a dedicated account manager to simplify the ordering process and ensure the best solution for every one of your projects. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is here to answer your questions and fulfill orders Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. If you would like to speak with a representative, call us at 760-388-6294 or contact us.