Why Do Businesses Shrink Wrap Buildings Being Renovated

There are several benefits to shrink wrapping a building under renovation. These benefits relate to lower costs and higher efficiency. In today’s blog article, we are going to go over why shrink wrap is used for this purpose. 

Labour Costs 

Shrink wrapping cuts down on labour costs. In the winter, shrink wrap keeps the interior of the building warmer. In the summer, shrink wrap keeps the interior cooler. The more consistent temperature is easier on both the employees working in these conditions and also the materials being used. 

Weather 

The shrink wrapping prevents damage to materials from wind, rain, snow, and also UV damage which increases the speed of the project. When the building envelope is missing or being redone, inclement weather can make conditions very hard to work in. Better conditions for employees result in fewer missed work hours and a more cost-efficient bottom line. Within a controlled environment, there will be fewer delays and cost overruns. 

Dust and Debris 

The shrink wrapping also contains the inevitable debris that comes with renovation which makes clean up faster, easier, and cheaper. 

Shrink Wrap vs. Tarps 

The shrink wrap is better at containing a building site than trying to use multiple tarps. The shrink wrap is a tough polyethylene film which can mold to any size or shape and then does not move until it is purposely removed. If the previous advantages were not enough, shrink wrap makes a building site safer for the workers inside and the public outside.

There are many advantages to using it, and if you are considering shrink-wrapping your project, then give us a call in British Columbia at (888) 296-2499.  

This is our business, and we are experts at hazardous materials abatement. We can be reached toll-free in Surrey, BC at (888) 296-2499. 

Enviro-Vac is one of the oldest privately owned environmental contractors in Canada. They offer full suite of services in hazardous materials abatement and decontamination including shrink- wrap containments and are available to work both small and large- scale projects across Canada. The head office is based in Surrey, BC. 

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about hazardous materials abatement, decontamination or shrink-wrap solutions, please call us on our toll-free number, (888) 296-2499.