Black Plastic Sheeting Under House
The plastic sheeting that is used under mobile homes since the 1980s is called polyethylene.
Black plastic sheeting under house. 52 61 13 61. 5 posts page 1 of 1. We use foil faced rigid insulation to keep the space under the house dry. Made of recycled polyethylene.
Lap the plastic a minimum of 6 inches and seal the seams with duct tape. The majority of vapor barriers are 6 mils thousandth of an inch thick although 8 mil sheets are recommended by various wood flooring manufacturers according to wood floors online. Primarily plastic is installed in crawl spaces to residential buildings to create a barrier against moisture or vapor. Black plastic covering under house insulation.
The polyethylene is shaped in thin sheets commonly sold in a roll form. Item 16950 model cflw0620b. Sun nov 16 2008 4 20 pm. Black 6 mil plastic sheeting cfhd0610b the home depot.
Greg mark mhraj333 jd. For mobile home parts click here. In severe cases you can run the plastic up the sides of piers and the foundation and secure it with duct tape or anchor it with a line of soil at the perimeter. Plastic sheeting in your crawl space can serve a number of useful purposes.
This approach helps minimize the risk of mold or mildew intrusion into the home. This is a thin flexible and durable material. This article will show you how to add 6 mil plastic sheeting on the ground and insulate the walls in your crawlspace. Use this hdx black plastic sheeting for outdoor protection a paint drop cloth or to winterize windows.
Post sun nov 16 2008 4 23 pm. Hammer masonry nails through 1 by 2 inch strips of pressure treated lumber to hold the top of the polyethylene in place. 20 ft x 100 ft black 6 mil plastic sheeting. A so called termination strip made of wood holds the plastic in place.
Clear vapor barriers are typically constructed of polyethylene. If you own a manufactured home you should always keep some polyethylene sheeting on hand in order to make needed repairs. Product title husky 4 ml polyethylene black plastic sheeting 8 x. It can also help create a more suitable storage space for homeowners.
Cut around piers and along the inside edges of the foundation.