Modular or pre-fabricated construction has
risen in popularity for good reason. Modular construction has the potential to
deliver a product - whether a wall panel or an entire home - more quickly and
efficiently than a traditional stick-build on-site. In fact, up to 90%
of a
building can be finalized off-site before it even arrives at its intended
destination.
If you've considered modular construction
for a home or other structure, you may be surprised to learn that shrink wrap
can help make your vision even more conceivable. Here's how shrink wrap has
your modular construction project covered.
Shrink Wrap Readies a Product for
Delivery
When a product piece is complete, it must
be delivered to the site for installation. Transport may occur via flatbed
truck on land or by ship over water. The product is more at risk of damage
during this critical time as it is positioned or prepared for shipping.
A particularly wieldy or heavy piece may be
difficult to maneuver or handle onto its conveyance. Certain methods can
scratch, bump, or shift delicate pieces of a product. For example, metal chains
or canvas straps that secure a product into place can cause damage.
Shrink wrap
is meant to
protect the product because it totally encapsulates a piece. This barrier helps
safely ready that product for delivery as it shields surfaces from accidental
damage during preparation for transport.
Shrink Wrap Protects During Shipment
The greatest moment a modular construction
piece is at risk is during transport to its final site, especially over great
distances. Several factors can cause damage during this phase. Road travel has
great potential for objects to strike a product. High speeds on highways mean
dirt, rocks and other flying debris is more likely to hit the piece.
Additionally, travel on a flatbed means a
piece is exposed to the elements. Rain and snow can be a moisture problem
unless a load has protection. Moisture is harmful to wood products because it
can stain or cause wood to warp or swell. Also, wood with prolonged moisture
exposure is at risk for mold growth.
Shrink wrap completely protects a piece
during transportation from dust, dirt, debris strikes, and moisture. A damaged
product means project delays, so you need shrink wrap to keep a piece safe during
travel.
Shrink Wrap Maintains Safety After
Delivery
Often a product is not immediately needed
at the final installation site after delivery if certain elements are not
ready. On-site delays mean a product might sit for days before contractors are
ready to access it. When this happens, a piece can be at risk for vandalism or
bad weather despite sturdy construction fences or surveillance guards.
Shrink wrap already in place continues to
protect a product during different on-site phases. You can keep shrink wrap in
place after transport as it rests on-site in preparation for installation.
Then, when crews are ready, shrink wrap continues to protect smaller pieces as
they are hoisted or maneuvered into place with cranes or other heavy equipment.
Shrink Wrap Makes Modular Construction a
Reality
Shrink wrap helps overcome one challenge
common to the modular or pre-fabrication construction concept. Logistics can be
a real concern for many builders that consider modular construction. Physically
transporting a piece can be problematic with regards to traffic and highway
conditions or conveyance details.
You should not have to worry about damage
before, during, or after a piece travels to its final site. Shrink wrap will
protect your product for you and help make modular construction a reality.
Contact Pacific Scaffold Co. Inc. for further information about how we can
protection your materials and our shrink wrap options.
