Black Plastic Sheeting Under House

A so called termination strip made of wood holds the plastic in place.
Black plastic sheeting under house. 20 ft x 100 ft black 6 mil plastic sheeting. Post sun nov 16 2008 4 23 pm. Primarily plastic is installed in crawl spaces to residential buildings to create a barrier against moisture or vapor. Product title husky 4 ml polyethylene black plastic sheeting 8 x.
Sun nov 16 2008 4 20 pm. This is a thin flexible and durable material. 4 8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews 18 ratings current price 30 52 30. Clear vapor barriers are typically constructed of polyethylene.
Repair help for the do it yourselfer. If you own a manufactured home you should always keep some polyethylene sheeting on hand in order to make needed repairs. This article will show you how to add 6 mil plastic sheeting on the ground and insulate the walls in your crawlspace. The plastic sheeting that is used under mobile homes since the 1980s is called polyethylene.
Black plastic covering under house insulation. Plastic sheeting in your crawl space can serve a number of useful purposes. Item 16950 model cflw0620b. Cut around piers and along the inside edges of the foundation.
For mobile home parts click here. 52 61 13 61. In severe cases you can run the plastic up the sides of piers and the foundation and secure it with duct tape or anchor it with a line of soil at the perimeter. Black 6 mil plastic sheeting cfhd0610b the home depot.
This approach helps minimize the risk of mold or mildew intrusion into the home. We use foil faced rigid insulation to keep the space under the house dry. It can also help create a more suitable storage space for homeowners. Greg mark mhraj333 jd.
Use this hdx black plastic sheeting for outdoor protection a paint drop cloth or to winterize windows. Lap the plastic a minimum of 6 inches and seal the seams with duct tape. 5 posts page 1 of 1. Made of recycled polyethylene.
The plastic and the insulation will eliminate any moisture problems you have in the crawlspace such as water droplets collecting on the concrete walls and pipes.