What is the NFPA 701?
It’s common for builders and contractors to need fire retardant plastic sheeting for a wide variety of projects, including renovation projects that take place in historical buildings, commercial [...]Read More
What is ASTM E96, and Which Vapor Retarder Does it Require?
Vapor Retarders, once thought of as convenient tools for construction projects, are now codified as mandatory materials to have in the foundation of commercial and residential buildings. As a builder [...]Read More
Which Plastic Sheeting to Use for Dust Containment Systems
Dust containment is important to maintaining air quality and preventing contamination to other areas of a building or home. The best plastic sheeting for dust containment systems depends on a few [...]Read More
Crawl Space Code Requirements For Vapor Barriers
Because a large percentage of breathable air in a residential building comes from the crawl space, it is crucial to use a vapor barrier in your encapsulation that meets crawl space code requirements. [...]Read More
What is the Best Plastic Sheeting for Mold Containment?
Mold containment is critical for abatement and remediation projects. Mold can easily spread through a worksite, causing hazards that can lead to severe short-term and long-term respiratory issues. [...]Read More
What is the Best Vapor Barrier to Use Under Concrete Slabs?
In the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), the guidelines were revised to recommend a minimum 10 mil vapor barrier for use under concrete slabs in residential buildings instead [...]Read More
Vapor Barrier Tips: When Should I Use a 20 mil Vapor Barrier?
20 mil vapor barriers are the thickest vapor barrier used in crawl spaces and under slab applications. While mil thickness designates a specific thickness to plastic sheeting, other variables, such as [...]Read More
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Tips: What Tapes to Use with My Vapor Barrier?
The right tape is crucial for crawl space vapor barrier installation. Encapsulating a crawl space requires 2-sided butyl tape and vapor tape for seaming panels. In this blog, we cover why you need a [...]Read More
Finally, a Vapor Barrier That Can Prevent Mold From Growing in Crawl Spaces!
Approximately 70% of homes have mold, and mold can form in as little as 24 hours after water damage. Without a vapor barrier, mold can cause serious health issues like asthma, acute bronchitis, and [...]Read More
Which Greenhouse Covers Protect Plants from Winter Frost?
Greenhouses are one of the best tools for growing crops in harsh winter climates. Growers can create smaller micro-climates to give their spring crops a boost, or persist their summer crops as the [...]Read More