TDS - Builders Film

Builders Film

Description

Builders film is manufactured using a mixture of polyethylene virgin resins and high quality recycled resins. The result is a strong, durable and tear-resistant film specifically manufactured to provide a vapour barrier between your concrete slab and the soil below.

This barrier prevents moisture from working its way through your slab and into your foundations and walls.

Builders film must be installed in accordance with Australian Standard 2870/1996, please also see ‘Installation Instructions’ below.

Due to the mixture used to manufacture Builders film it is much more environmentally friendly than many other films available as all wastage is fully recyclable. 

Various uses

˚Concrete underlay or vapour barrier

˚Drop sheet for painting

˚Grain silo, pond or dam lining

˚Temporary protection from weather for renovations

˚Due to the easy to use nature of builders film many there are many other uses which makes it a terrific value for money product for both the DIY and professional tradesman 

Installation Instructions

Builders film must always be installed in accordance with AS 2870. Concrete is used for construction slabs and footings due to its compression strength however moisture can permeate through its mass and into the construction above if these standards are not followed.

The construction site must be properly prepared and the film must be carefully laid with all joints to be taped using a quality 48mm PVC Duct Tape allowing no less than 200mm overlap of film. To ensure maximum protection from moisture penetration Builders Film should be as clean, dust free and dry as possible whilst taping. Please check guidelines in the Australian Standard for your specific ‘site type’ to ensure you are in accordance with this standard.

Disclaimer

Please note this Technical Data Sheet is recommended as a guide only and PolyPlus Solutions Pty Ltd do not accept any liability for losses suffered from any information provided or from the incorrect use of this product.