Scaffold Wrapping For Containment – What is Final Seal?

Any discussion of a scaffold wrap project where the containment of dust and debris is the key requirement, usually involves looking at ‘final seal’.

In scaffold wrapping, final seal describes the point where the shrink wrap sheeting is joined to the wall / ceiling / floor. Final seal can create quite a challenge.

The easiest type of containment is on internal projects such as a temporary interior partition.

In this situation, the scaffolding is erected so that a scaffold tube is run parallel to the surface.

The shrink wrap is then wrapped to the scaffolding in the normal way.

The next step is to fix a ‘shrink wrap skirt’ between the sheeting and the floor / wall / ceiling.

If the surfaces are suitable, i.e. smooth, clean and dry then this skirt can be taped into position and the final seal has been created.

However, in many cases, it may not be possible to simply tape a skirt into position.

Powerful adhesives can be used although it must be noted that these can leave behind a residue which may be difficult to remove – certainly not ideal for heritage projects.

Another reliable way of creating a final seal between the shrink wrap sheeting and a floor / wall / ceiling is to use a wooden batten.

This is often use during the construction of building screens.

Often a wooden batten will be used to fix the sheeting to the toe board or boards on the lowest lift of the scaffolding.

Typically, ‘Cordeck’ or similiar will then be laid over the boards.

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As always, for advice and guidance on achieving ‘final seal’ give the Rhino Shrink Wrap team a call on +44 (0)1477 532222 or call info@rhinoshrinkwrap.com.