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How Many Rolls Of Scaffold Shrink Wrap Do I Need?

How Many Rolls Of Scaffold Shrink Wrap Do I Need?

To work out how many rolls of shrink wrap sheeting you will need to shrink wrap a scaffolding you need to follow four steps; Calculate the area of your scaffolding that is to be shrink wrapped Calculate the area for the roll size of shrink wrap you are using Divide the area of scaffolding by the area of your roll of shrink wrap Add an extra 15% for overlaps / joins between sheets and offcuts that cannot be re-used. Step 1 – Calculate The Area Of The Scaffolding That Is To Be Sheeted To work out the area of the scaffolding that you want to shrink wrap, multiply the height by the width of each ‘face’ of the scaffolding that is to be sheeted. If a temporary roof is needed then don’t forget to add the area for that also. Consider that the shrinkwrap sheeting may not be needed to come down to ground level –  for example it is quite common for the sheeting to be terminated at the first boarded lift – so the area of sheeting may be less than the total area of scaffolding. Once you have calculated the area of scaffolding that requires sheeting you are ready to move on to step 2. Step 2 – Calculate the Size (Area) For a Roll of Shrink Wrap Sheeting The most common size of shrink wrap sheeting used for outdoor scaffolding encapsulation is a 7m wide x 15m long roll. (This size can cover a large area but is still convenient weight to move around a construction site). However, a 12m wide x 25m long roll can be useful for smaller roofs where it is possible to cover the entire roof with a single sheet. For internal projects such as factory partitions and screens where wind loadings are not an issue it is possible to use rolls of film that are up to 16m wide x 50m long. 7m x 15m = 105 square metres 12m x 25m = 300 square metres 16m x 50m = 800 square metres Step 3 – Divide the Area of Scaffolding by the Area of Your Shrink Wrap Roll For example, a scaffolding facade which is 12m high x 30m long requires shrink wrapping. The sheeting to be used is supplied on a 7m x 15m roll. Scaffolding area divided by the area of 1 roll of sheeting is 360 / 105 = 3.42 rolls of 7m wide shrink wrap required. Step 4 – Allow Extra for Sheeting Overlaps and Off Cuts Once you have divided the area of scaffolding by the area of the shrink wrap roll you want to use, you will have the quantity of rolls required. However, before you place your order, you will need to make an allowance for some extra sheeting. This is for areas where sheets overlap and ‘offcuts’ that cannot be used elsewhere on the job. Rhino’s experience with installing shrink wrap means we always allow an extra 15% for this. Continuing with our previous example, multiplying 3.42 (number of rolls calculated in step 3) x 1.15 = 3.933 or 4 rolls of shrink wrap needed. Another way of looking at this is to use the ‘rule of thumb’ that a 7m x 15m roll (the most common size for scaffold shrink wrapping) does gives you 90 square metres per roll, and not the 105 square metres that is actually on a roll! Summary Once you have calculated the area of the scaffolding that is to be sheeted, divided by the area of an individual shrink wrap roll size that is best suited to your job and allowed for any wastage due to overlaps and offcuts you will have an accurate calculation for the number of rolls you will need for your next scaffold shrink wrap project. As always, if you need help, contact any member of the friendly Rhino Shrink Wrap team and we will be happy to help.

Shrink Wrapping Heat Gun Comparison – Ripack v Raptor v Shrinkit

Shrink Wrapping Heat Gun Comparison – Ripack v Raptor v Shrinkit

The question of which heat gun is best for industrial and scaffold shrink wrapping is the subject of much debate between professional shrink wrappers. Everybody has a favourite tool and is convinced that it is the superior choice. So, to try and help those who might be new to shrink wrapping, and who might be wondering how much difference does the power of a shrink wrapping gun make to the installation rate of shrink wrap sheeting, we decided to make an (unscientific!) shrink wrapping heat gun comparison. The test involved taking  three of the most popular guns on the market and comparing them side by side by welding and shrinking a 1.5m square of our 300 micron thick shrink wrap film. The results were: 1 – Raptor (90kW) 52 seconds, Ripack (40-72kW) 1 minute 12 seconds, Shrinkit (32kW) 1 minute 27 seconds.  

Which Scaffold Cover Is Right For My Project?

Which Scaffold Cover Is Right For My Project?

There are a huge range of scaffold coverings on the market. Although at Rhino Shrink Wrap we specialise in the supply of shrink wrap sheeting (and installation services) we don’t think that shrink wrap is necessarily the right choice for every company and every application. So, what things should you be considering when selecting a scaffold covering? What Do I want The Scaffold Cover to do? Which scaffold cover is right for you depends very much on what you want to achieve. Are you looking for sheeting to create temporary weather protection around a construction site or is the sheeting for the containment of dust or other hazardous materials. Sometimes the scaffold covering is simply to screen the construction works from the public and in this circumstance, the appearance of the sheeting may be critical. The most basic level of protection used on scaffoldings is debris netting. If you are looking simply to protect personnel below the scaffolding against falling debris, then netting can be purchased for as little as 20 pence per square metre. At the other end of the scale, a system such as ‘Layher Protect’ is a solid aluminium cladding system that effectively creates a solid barrier around a construction site. How Long Will The Sheeting Be Required? A small domestic scaffolding, may only be required for a week or two before it is dismantled. If it is preferred to keep the site dry or keep dust within the scaffolding then standard scaffold sheeting is probably going to be the most sensible option. This cladding can be installed quickly, without any specialised training, and it may even be possible to re-use the sheeting on another job. Shrink wrap sheeting is better suited to longer term industrial projects Shrink wrap sheeting is better suited to longer term industrial projects where the extra costs of labour to install the shrink wrap sheeting will be repaid in fewer return visits to repair weather damage and better containment of potentially hazardous dust and debris. Where Is The Scaffolding Located? Is the scaffolding situated in an exposed location where high winds are likely or it situated in a very public location where detached sheeting could be a hazard, then traditional sheeting products may not be the best choice. Of course you should always ensure that the scaffolding structure is designed to handle the wind loadings. Alkthough shrink wrap sheeting is designed to handle high wind loadings, on very exposed locations we advise reducing the typical 6m drop to a 4m drop or even in extreme circumstances a 2m drop. What Is The Scaffolding Structure Like? If you are not able to make the scaffolding structure flush, then it may be easier to use a conventional scaffold sheeting such as Monarflex. As traditional sheeting is installed on a lift by lift basis and overlapped on the sheet below, any protruding poles will pass through the sheeting at this gap. Because shrink wrap sheeting is generally supplied as a 7m wide roll, and covers up to 3 lifts per drop, protruding tubes can create a big problem. Do You Want to Sub Contract the Installation of the Scaffold Sheeting or Do It Yourself? Conventional scaffold sheeting is well known to most scaffolders and so an easy choice when it comes to covering a scaffold for temporary weather protection or containment. If you want to benefit from the extra performance of shrink wrap sheeting then you will need to employ a specialist sub contractor or get your own in house team trained in the application process. What Is Your Budget? Shrink wrap costs around £1.50 per square metre for materials only or from around £6 per square metre fully installed. If you would like to find out more about the cost of scaffold wrap and how it compares to the cost of conventional scaffold covers such as ‘Monarflex’ get in contact with us. Is The Appearance Of The Scaffold Sheeting Important? The issue with conventional scaffold covers is because they are attached with bungees to the scaffold tubes, over time these bungees are stretched by wind loading on the sheet and tend to quickly lose their elasticity. This allows the scaffold sheet to become loose and this can look unsightly. Shrink wrap sheeting does not utilise bungees and is heat shrunk ‘drum tight’ which looks smart and professional. Of course, the ultimate solution is to install a rigid cladding around the scaffolding such as Layher Protect System (link) or the new dBarrier system from sweden which Rhino Shrink Wrap have recently started working with in the UK. No matter what sheeting you use, you need to ensure that the scaffold is designed to withstand the extra wind loads that will be imposed on it. In addition, whether it be Monarflex or Rhino Shrink Wrap, use the best quality scaffold sheeting available and install according to the manufacturers recommendations. If you have any questions or require any assistance give our team a call at Rhino Shrink Wrap on +44 (0)1477 53222 or email info@rhinoshrinkwrap.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Using Clear Shrink Wrap Film For Scaffolding Encapsulation

Using Clear Shrink Wrap Film For Scaffolding Encapsulation

Shrink wrap sheeting for scaffolding is most commonly supplied as a 300 micron thick, flame retardant film which is white in colour. However, it is also possible to use a clear shrink wrap film for scaffolding encapsulation and containment. The benefit of using a clear film is that more light is allowed into the work area and the workers can be seen more clearly behind the sheeting, which can be of a benefit in high risk environments.  

Encapsulation Sheeting - Monarflex or Shrink Wrap?

Encapsulation Sheeting - Monarflex or Shrink Wrap?

When comparing two temporary weather protection products such as traditional scaffold sheeting and scaffold shrink wrap the first thing to consider is that everyone has different needs. In some cases Monarflex is better and in some cases shrink wrap is better, it depends on what you are trying to achieve with your encapsulation sheeting. Scaffold Sheeting – An Introduction A quick search of the internet reveals many manufacturers and distributors of traditional encapsulation products. These products generally consist of 2 x layers of Low Density Polythene sheet with a reinforcing ‘scrim’ sandwiched in the middle with reinforcing strips and pre-punched eyelets through which a tie is attached that secures the sheeting to the scaffolding. Shrink wrapping is a more specialised trade. To apply this type of product, the shrink wrap is attached to the scaffolding by wrapping around a tube and heat welding back on to itself. The entire sheet is then heat shrunk ‘drum tight’ using a shrink wrapping gun. Lets compare a traditional scaffold sheeting such as Monarflex Super T FireSmart with a shrink wrap product such as Rhino Verisafe® 300. We have chosen Monarflex because they are probably the best recognised brand and their name is often used to refer to any type of scaffold sheeting by any company. Monarflex produce a range of scaffold sheeting products, but for this comparison we have chosen the highest performing product – Monarflex Super T Plus FireSmart Scaffold Sheet. According to the Monarflex website (www.monarflex.co.uk) Super T Plus is “The UK’s market leading high performance flame retardant scaffold sheeting, with exceptional strength and wind resistance…” Ease of Fitting – Monarflex ‘v’ Shrink Wrap Monarflex scaffold sheeting is an easy product to fit. Rolls of Monarflex are typically supplied as a 2 metre wide x 45 metre long roll which for a ‘mid range’ grade such as Monarflex Stripe weights around 21Kg (equivalent to 232 grams / square metre). All scaffolders know how to install it and no specialist knowledge or extra equipment is involved. The sheeting is applied horizontally (although Monarflex say it can also be installed vertically) around the scaffolding on a lift by lift basis. Where Monarflex is required to create weather protection for a construction project then the Monarflex website recommends overlapping the lower sheet internally so that rain runs down the outside of the sheeting and if for containment, Monarflex recommend overlapping the lower sheet internally to give the best chance of containing debris from demolition etc. The Monarflex sheeting is attached to the scaffolding using ties, commonly referred to as ‘bungees’. The positioning of the ties is actually set out by the British standard code of practice which states that a minimum of one tie should be used per metre, in each direction. Monarflex recommend the Flexi Tie Shrink wrap scaffold sheeting (such as Rhino Verisafe® 300) requires some training and practice in advice. Rolls of shrink wrap sheeting are typically supplied in a 7 metre wide format on a roll length of 15 metres. At 300 microns, the roll weight is around 32 Kg (equivalent to 304 grams / square metre). Unless wind speeds are high, it should be possible to fit Monarflex in most weather conditions. Shrink wrap sheeting does require reasonable weather conditions to get the most out of the product. Where sheets of shrink wrap are to be joined and sealed, the join cannot be made if the sheeting is wet. Furthermore, it can be difficult to heat shrink the scaffold shrink wrap ‘drum tight’ when conditions are breezy. Resistance to High Winds – Shrink Wrap or Conventional Cladding? The resistance of scaffold sheeting to wind can be a contentious and complex issue. However, in the environments where we at Rhino most typically work – power stations, airports, bridges, alongside railways and roads – the detachment of sheeting is not a desirable characteristic and scaffolds are designed to withstand wind loads. Many scaffolders tell us that Monarflex is ‘designed’ to detach from the scaffolding at certain wind speeds. It seems that there is a certain amount of confusion. What do Monarflex say? If a scaffold is to be sheeted, the scaffolding has to be designed to withstand the wind loading it may be exposed to According to the Monarflex website, the highest performing scaffold sheeting product is their Super T Plus range. Monarflex recommend that Super T scaffold sheeting is applied using an ‘Anchor & Strap’ (link to: http://www.monarflex.co.uk/products/fixing-accessories/anchor-strap.aspx) fixings. The Anchor & Strap system is a EPDM rubber strap with a patented fixing that is designed to lock two sheets of scaffold sheeting tightly together preventing rain from getting in between the sheets or dust escaping through gaps in the sheeting. According to the Monarflex website, when the Super T Plus scaffold sheeting fixed with ‘Anchor & Strap’ was tested in a wind tunnel it was able to resistant Hurricane Force winds up to 77 mph (123 kph) before the eyelets and / or fixings gave way. So what about shrink wrap? Scaffold shrink wrap manufacturers have traditionally been quite vague about the wind resistance of their scaffold encapsulation products. Part of the problem is that whilst traditional scaffold sheeting products are installed in a very consistent way, (lift by lift around the scaffolding), shrink wrap can be installed in a variety of configurations which makes a consistent test difficult. However, shrink wrap sheeting has been tested in some of the harshest projects worldwide. To find out more why traditional sheeting may flap and detach, click here. Advantages of Traditional Scaffold Sheeting Very easy to fit, no specialist knowledge or equipment involved. Lightweight rolls Can easily be printed / branded Economical (although there seems to be a reluctance among suppliers to put their pricing information up front.) Advantages of Rhino 300 micron Shrink Wrap Encapsulation Sheeting Very versatile – can be used to cover the roof and or sides on ‘awkwardly shaped’ scaffolds. Containment – Where a scaffolding must be fully encapsulated to provide the containment of dust and other environmental contaminants shrink wrap can be an ideal choice. In summary, both Monarflex and Rhino Shrink Wrap offer great solutions, depending on what is required for them. Clearly, for many jobs, Monarflex Scaffband and Stripe product ranges are a sensible choice. However, according to the Monarflex website these products are recommended for ‘normal weather conditions’ in ‘low rise’ urban areas and are suitable for short term projects (up to 6 months duration) that will not be exposed to a high wind risk. No matter what type of scaffold sheeting is used, the scaffolding structure must be designed and build to all the standards and codes of practice applicable to that country. Summary In summary, both Monarflex and Rhino Shrink Wrap offer great solutions, depending on what is required for them. Clearly, for many jobs, Monarflex Scaffband and Stripe product ranges are a sensible choice. However, for projects which may be exposed to a high wind risk or which require sheeting for longer periods of time (greater than six months) then it is worth considering the benefits that shrink wrap brings. No matter what type of scaffold sheeting is used, the scaffolding structure must be designed and build to all the standards and codes of practice applicable to that country.

Temporary Weather Protection - Which Sheeting Lasts Longest?

Temporary Weather Protection - Which Sheeting Lasts Longest?

Many construction projects require temporary weather protection for just a short period of time, perhaps for just a few weeks or a couple of months during a certain critical phase of the project. However, occasionally the sheeting will be required for a much longer period, perhaps from 6 months to a year.If you are looking for temporary weather protection sheeting that will perform for up to 12 months there are a couple of options. Conventional Scaffold Sheeting This sheeting is seen on many construction sites around the UK. The main challenge when using this product for long term protection is that there are so many different grades of sheeting. To give you the best chance of success, try and choose the best qyulaity sheeting and use a tie system that is designed for longer term use. This probably means doing away with elasticated bungees and choosing a high end system such as Monarflex’s anchor and tie system. This can present a problem for traditional style scaffold sheeting  because over time the bungee cods which are used to attach the sheeting to the scaffolding tend to become stretched and lose their elasticity. As soon as this happens, the sheeting becomes loose and saggy and is at risk of detaching in high winds. The Layher Protect System The Layher Protect System falls into the ‘temporary cladding’ camp. Rather than a sheeting system, using Layher Protect enables you to create a solid metal protective wall around the scaffolding. The system consists of aluminium ‘cassettes’ which can be mounted to either Allround or SpeedyScaff scaffolding. Each cassette contains a rubber seal which creates a very robust and tight fitting skin around a construction project. dBarrier The Dbarrier system has been designed and manufactured in Sweden and is an alternative to Layher for more permanent temporary weather applications (or applications where noise absorption would be of benefit. In a similiar way to the Layher protect system it is applied to the scaffolding as a series of solid panels. These temporary cladding systems have a number of obvious advantages when it comes to a long term protection. However, their initial purchase price can be costly and they are best suited to system scaffolds. They cannot handle awkward shapes or protrusions. Shrink Wrap Sheeting Installed properly, shrink wrap sheeting can provide a number of benefits to projects where long term weather protection is required. Because shrink wrap sheeting is attached to the scaffolding by wrapping around a tube and heat welding back to itself, there are no bungee cords which become stretched over time and allow the sheeting to sag. Also shrink wrap sheeting is heat shrunk ‘drum tight’ For long term weather protection it is particularly important to use a good quality shrink wrap sheeting. Although a low quality shrink wrap may look fine when initially installed, over time welds or joints between sheets may begin to peel apart and the sheet may start to sag. The ability of a sheeting to withstand long term exposure to UV light is vital if the sheeting is to last. Ask your supplier for an up to date specification sheet. Scaffolding Structure For maximum longevity the scaffolding structure needs to be flush. In addition, we would recommend the installation of a sheeting rail around each lift. Although after heat shrinking, the plastic will be moulded very tightly around the scaffolding, including any fittings, over long term, small movements can create holes in the sheeting. A sheeting rail allows the scaffolding to be pushed away from fittings. In the best of examples we have seen a sheeting frame installed on the outside of the scaffolding which allows the sheeting to be mounted well clear of any fittings, braces etc. Conclusion In conclusion, no matter what sheeting you use, you need to ensure that the scaffold is designed to withstand the extra wind loads that will be imposed on it. In addition, whether it be Monarflex or Rhino Shrink Wrap, use the best quality scaffold sheeting available and install according to the manufacturers recommendations. If you have any questions or require any assistance give me or my team a call at Rhino Shrink Wrap on +44 (0)1477 53222 or email info@rhinoshrinkwrap.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

How Cost Effective Is Printed Debris Netting?

How Cost Effective Is Printed Debris Netting?

Printed Debris Netting. It is a fairly new product to the construction industry, using the foundations of an essential product for a building site, and making it better. The main question surrounding printed debris netting however, is how cost effective is it compared to products like Custom Heras Fence Covers, PVC and Mesh Banners. Sizes A common misconception with printed debris netting is it available in a size suitable to perfectly fit one Heras fence panel. The standard Heras panel is 3.5m x 2m, and although the netting is available in 2m widths, the minimum roll length is 25m. We can however create artwork on request to centre your logo if the roll was placed continuously on Heras fencing, to help improve the final design. When purchasing either a mesh or PVC banner, sometimes you can input the exact size required, and although our most popular roll is the 2m x 50m, we do offer a range of sizes to try to meet your requirements, with widths from 1.75 to 3.1m and lengths from 25m to 100m. Prices Arguably, the most important part of a product, is how cost effective is it in comparison with similar alternatives. In this section, I will compare the price for our printed debris netting in comparison with similar products like Heras fence covers and mesh banners. Heras fence covers. If you would be looking at purchasing 50m (around 12 panels) worth, the average price you would pay for a non-flame retardant 115gsm fabric material would be £60/panel, totalling around £720. With Rhino Printed Debris Netting, a 2m x 50m non-flame retardant is £149, which makes it out to be £12.42/panel, making it much more cost effective to be applied site-wide. The prices reflected however already have a quantity discount applied. For reference, if you were to purchase 2-3 Heras panel covers, it would cost the same as 1x roll of 2m x 50m, as the average price for 2-3 panel covers is £65-£80. Mesh Banners. For a 2m x 50m 115gsm banner, the average price we found for a 115gsm 2m x 50m is £1000. For printed debris netting, £149. PVC Banners. Although the PVC banner is a completely different material, it is often mentioned in comparison to our branded debris netting. For a 2m x 50m PVC banner, it would cost £1500, 10 times more expensive than printed debris netting. Material We manufacture our custom printed debris netting out of a 50gsm polyethylene. Although this is lighter than the other products in this comparison, we found that the wind permeability on a lighter netting is perfect for the harsher weather conditions, and is much easier to move and carry on site when required. It is also available in flame retardant for peace of mind. We did find a 52gsm for comparison, however it is a more specialist product and is £1795 for a 2m x 50m. In this article, if you would like to purchase or learn more about our printed debris netting, please do not hesitate to contact us below.

Why Consider Black Shrink Wrap?

Why Consider Black Shrink Wrap?

WHAT IS TYPICALLY USED FOR SHRINK WRAPPING SCAFFOLDING: Traditionally, most customers have requested white scaffold shrink wrap, it is cost effective, widely available and allows plenty of light through the wrap, so why is black shrink wrap becoming more popular? Like printed wrap, the popularity of unusual or unique products is growing considerably due to a crowded market in the construction industry. Black shrink wrap represents an opportunity to ‘differentiate’ and get one step ahead of the competition. THINGS TO CONSIDER: Whilst black shrink wrap could be a viable solution for your project, there are some things to consider before buying. The product isn’t as widely available as its white counterpart, although white wrap is available in almost any size desirable, options are limited when buying a specialist product like black shrink wrap. Rhino can provide a full installation service for black wrap but in terms of supplying ‘materials only’, currently we only offer a 7m x 15m roll size in 300 micron thickness. (Flame Retardant) *Not available on online store. Additionally, most shrink wrap accessories available on the market so far are all white! So if the project requires a zipper access door for example, you might get stuck looking for alternatives that might not be on the market just yet.  ARE OTHER COLOURS POSSIBLE? Yes, theoretically. However, the downside with a custom colour shrink wrap is that there is a minimum order quantity of 5 tons. WHAT IF I PURCHASED A PRINTED WRAP WITH A SOLID COLOUR? Well, it is possible although digitally printing a shrink wrap roll will give quite different results to extruding a custom coloured shrink wrap film. For starters, although edge to edge printing is possible, it is very difficult to get a completely consistent block of colour. Whilst the extrusion option can require a significant minimum order quantity, it is possible to be consistently Pantone accurate across the entire roll. Printed wrap is a seperate specialist product, meaning it is not possible print on any roll and is limited to just 3m wide. However, using a colour additive in the extruding process instead of printing, you can have a wrap of your choice. Below are two case studies of completed installations using black shrink wrap to showcase the finished result. If you have any questions or comments regarding using black shrink wrap for scaffolding or modular building protection, we are always happy to help so please feel free to get in touch. If you found this information useful, and if you think others might too, please share.

Using Shrink Wrap for Modular Building Protection

Using Shrink Wrap for Modular Building Protection

Shrink Wrap is becoming an increasingly popular product for modular building protection. Be it modular homes, modular bathroom pods or modular offices, shrink wrap is more and more being used to protect modules for transportation and storage. Thanks to its ruggedness and tight fit, shrink wrap will not detach or flap even at high wind speeds, allowing for peace of mind that your modules will be kept safe at all times.  Conventionally, when modules are being transported from factory to site or being stored for a long period of time, tarpaulin or a reusable sheeting is used. These types of modular protection work to a certain extent; however, these can often require regular maintenance and can be damaged fairly easily meaning that they have to be replaced. Another common issue with reusable sheeting is when modules have been transported to site, the reusable sheeting has to be removed from the modules and then transported back to the factory which often never happens, resulting in wasted resources. In comparison, shrink wrap has a smart and professional appearance and keeps modules hidden from view whilst also allowing for possible branding opportunities. Shrink wrap once fitted, also requires no maintenance and can be cut from the modules directly on site. Whilst shrink wrap is not reusable, it is recyclable meaning it is much more environmentally friendly than traditional protection methods. There are two different ways in which shrink wrap can be fitted to modular buildings: Total Encapsulation Total encapsulation is where the shrink wrap film fully encompasses the module being wrapped. This is done by laying a ‘footprint’ of the film underneath the module and then lifting the module onto the shrink wrap. Shrink wrap sheeting is then unrolled over the roof of the module, cut and then unfolded down each side. The shrink wrap sheeting is then shrunk along each side and then welded at each end where the top sheet meets the bottom sheet. The shrink wrap sheeting then pulls drum tight. Sides Only Sides only is where only the open sides of a module requires sheeting. This is done by using timber battening in a ‘picture frame’ fashion around the module edge. Once the timber batten has been fitted, the shrink wrap is then hung using another run of timber batten to tightly trap the shrink wrap. The entire sheet can then be shrunk, which pulls the shrink wrap drum tight. Whilst 300-micron flame retardant shrink wrap material is used more commonly on scaffolding projects, for modular protection Rhino’s 200-micron or a 250-micron thick industrial shrink wrap material tends to be better suited. Our industrial material comes in a variety of different widths, ranging from 8m wide up to a mammoth 16m wide! No matter what size modules you have, we have a wrap suitable for your needs. All of our industrial wraps come in 50m lengths, which means you can generally get a number of modules wrapped from just one roll! If you have any questions or comments regarding using shrink wrap for modular building protection, we are always happy to help so please feel free to get in touch. If you find this information useful, and think others might too, please share. Want to find out more? Why not read our shrink wrap buying guide?