Buying Guides

Everything you need to know before you buy, from choosing the right film to understanding compliance requirements. Written by our installation team.

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Shrink Wrap Heat Gun Buying Guide: What to Look for and What to Avoid Equipment

Shrink Wrap Heat Gun Buying Guide: What to Look for and What to Avoid

Choosing the wrong shrink wrap heat gun costs time and money on site. This guide explains gas vs electric tools, dead man's handles, power output, reliability, spare parts, accessories and what to ...
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Shrink Wrap Doors and Access Points: Which Type Do You Need? Equipment

Shrink Wrap Doors and Access Points: Which Type Do You Need?

Need access into a shrink wrap enclosure? This guide explains step-through zipper doors, roll-up doors and inspection hatches, including where each type works best and what to consider before insta...
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Shrink Wrap Training: Do You Need It, What It Covers, and How to Get the Most From It Training

Shrink Wrap Training: Do You Need It, What It Covers, and How to Get the Most From It

Thinking about bringing shrink wrapping in-house? This guide explains when training makes commercial sense, what a good course should cover, and how to get the most from shrink wrap training for sc...
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Shrink Wrap Tape: Buying Guide and How Many Rolls You Will Need Materials

Shrink Wrap Tape: Buying Guide and How Many Rolls You Will Need

Shrink wrap patch tape is used for repairs, protrusions, roof joints and zipper access doors. This guide explains what to look for when buying tape and how to calculate how many rolls you need for ...
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Scaffold Shrink Wrap vs Traditional Sheeting: Which Is Right for Your Project? Materials

Scaffold Shrink Wrap vs Traditional Sheeting: Which Is Right for Your Project?

Choosing between scaffold shrink wrap and traditional scaffold sheeting affects wind resistance, containment, appearance, installation and cost. This guide explains when each option is the right ch...
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LPS1207 & LPS1215 Certified Scaffold Shrink Wrap: How to Check Flame Retardant Compliance Materials

LPS1207 & LPS1215 Certified Scaffold Shrink Wrap: How to Check Flame Retardant Compliance

Not all flame retardant scaffold shrink wrap is equal. This guide explains the difference between EN13501, LPS1207 and LPS1215, why certification matters, and how to check that your shrink wrap fil...
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Shrink Wrap Film Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Film and How Much You Need Materials

Shrink Wrap Film Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Film and How Much You Need

Much of the shrink wrap film sold for construction and industrial use is standard plastic sheeting. This guide explains how to choose the right shrink wrap film grade, what to check on a specificat...
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