How to Shrink Wrap a Modular Buildings?

HOW TO SHRINK WRAP
Module Preparation

1. If module has large, completely open sides, Install additional support using timber bearers or cargo lashing at approx. 2m (6’) distance apart.
2. Cover large roof voids, (such as for for stairs), with timber bearers and plywood to prevent accidental falls. This will also stop rain or snow collecting and damaging the cover.
3. Pad sharp edges or extremities. Not always required.

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Module Shrink Wrapping – Full encapsulation

‘Full encapsulation’ describes the application of shrink wrap to all 6 sides of the module. Apart from providing maximum protection, a benefit of the full encapsulation method is that no screwing into the module or additional fixings are needed.

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Can I use a shrink wrap bag?

For pods and very small modules it is possible to use a shrink wrap bag. However, for modules over 4m long, it is more cost effective to use shrink wrap in sheet form and fold / heat weld around the module.

Ask about our custom cut ‘shrink wrap module kits’ which help to reduce wastage and ensure a consistent wrap each and every time.

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Shrink Wrapping – Part Encapsulation / Sides only

The ‘sides only’ method can be applied to all sides of a module if required. Note: Vertical battens are not required for adjoining sections.

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Part Encapsulation / Perimeter Band

For some modules it may be possible to secure the shrink wrap to the module by wrapping around a perimeter band of cargo strapping / woven lashing before heat welding the shrink wrap back on to itself.

Note – This will only work on modules where there are lifting eyes or an edge around the base of the module. Otherwise, when you try to shrink wrap cover, it will ride up and leave the bottom of the module without protection (the cover will also lose that ‘drum tight’ finish that we are looking for).