Covering Insulation With Plastic Sheeting

Plastic sheeting is a general purpose plastic film for use in a variety of construction and diy projects.

Covering insulation with plastic sheeting.

Item 491792 model hslw12 400. Fiberglass insulation will not degrade unless exposed to water. Another option is to hang sheets of rigid foam insulation board over the insulated stud cavities. Install plywood flooring over insulation located in the floor.

Stretch the plastic sheet tightly across the top of the wall and staple it to the studs and plates. The fiber could become airborne if a vent is blowing on it or it is disturbed in some way. Suggestions for covering exposed insulation include the following. The hdx 10 ft.

Go to the second wall and install the sheeting over the insulation just like the previous wall. If the insulation is in your walls it is okay to put up plastic before you put up sheet rock. Seal the insulation by stapling a polymembrane sheet over it. Install the plastic sheeting only after the insulation wiring and plumbing have been completed.

Move down the wall and staple the sheeting to the studs over the insulation until reaching the end of the wall. There can be no paper on any insulation that is not covered with wall board in case of a fire. Cut the sheeting with scissors at the end of the wall. Install paneling or sheetrock over insulation located in the wall.

If the insulation is in your basement ceiling again it is okay to put up plastic. Hang faced fiberglass insulation between wall studs to eliminate the need for a separate barrier. Continue in the same manner until the bottom row is complete. 12 ft x 400 ft clear 0 31 mil plastic sheeting.

Plastic the hdx 10 ft.