How to Choose and Install Barrier Walls for Construction Projects
Construction projects often use plastic barrier walls, to contain construction dust and other debris. These walls may also help to block noise from construction work and may provide privacy as well as protection from the sun, heat and inclement weather. If you're new to construction work or are going to undertake your own major renovation project at home, note a few tips on how to choose and install barrier walls for construction projects.
Reusable
If you're looking to start a construction business, or will be tackling many construction projects around the home, invest in a reusable type of wall. These walls will be thicker so they're less likely to rip or tear, and so that they're easier to store away. While these walls may be more expensive than thin, single-use walls, being able to reuse the same wall for several projects can make it a worthwhile investment.
Avoid ladders
The less time you spend on a ladder at a construction site or while doing home repairs, the less risk of falling and suffering a severe injury. For interior construction jobs, you might invest in a barrier wall kit that comes with extension poles. To use this kit, you insert the actual material for the wall into the poles and then extend them, like setting up a tent. This keeps you safely on the ground and helps to avoid lifting of the wall to put it into place.
Seals or tape
Some barrier walls simply hang or drape from a ceiling or upper poles, but if you'll be using any type of air pressure, including vacuum, blowers, portable air conditioner or heaters around the walls, you'll want a type of wall that seals or that is somehow adhered to the ground. The lighter the barrier wall, the more likely it is to billow or get blown over from this air pressure, so invest in a type that seals or is taped to a fixed structure, as needed.
Panel opening
How often will workers need to get through the barrier wall? If there will be a tremendous amount of foot traffic, choose panels with magnetic closures. This allows a person to simply push their way through the wall opening, which will then close behind them. On the other hand, if foot traffic will be minimal, and to ensure you contain as much dust as possible, opt for barrier walls with a zipper or a full Velcro enclosure for a virtually airtight seal.
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