Covering Insulation With Plastic Sheeting

Plastic the hdx 20 ft.

Covering insulation with plastic sheeting.

This plastic can be used to cover crawl spaces and as a temporary cover for equipment and supplies. Without such a barrier condensation can infiltrate your home s walls and insulation creating a substantial risk of mold and mildew. Install the plastic sheeting only after the insulation wiring and plumbing have been completed. Measure the length of the wall.

There can be no paper on any insulation that is not covered with wall board in case of a fire. The fiber could become airborne if a vent is blowing on it or it is disturbed in some way. Most insulation is made of fiberglass and fits into the walls between the studs before drywall is installed. 12 ft x 400 ft clear 0 31 mil plastic sheeting.

It can be covered with a plastic vapor barrier to protect your home air quality. If the insulation is in your basement ceiling again it is okay to put up plastic. After the insulation is installed it is necessary to cover it up with a vapor barrier so the glass fibers are not inhaled. The husky plastic sheeting can be used as a vapor and moisture barrier for concrete to cover equipment and as a paint drop cloth for floors.

The best vapor barrier to use is roll of plastic sheeting. The hdx 20 ft. Pull out enough to equal the length of the wall plus an extra 2 to 3. Fiberglass insulation will not degrade unless exposed to water.

Unroll a length of 4 mil polyethylene commonly called either poly or simply plastic sheeting. Stretch the plastic sheet tightly across the top of the wall and staple it to the studs and plates. Commonly used under concrete slabs as a vapor barrier and on top of freshly poured slabs as a curing blanket. If the insulation is in your walls it is okay to put up plastic before you put up sheet rock.

This heavy duty sheeting is white colored and can cover up to 2 000 sq. Item 491792 model hslw12 400.