TuffWrap EXT
Extend the construction season and reduce weather downtime with TuffWrap EXT!
No more construction project delays due to seasonality or bad weather. TuffWrap® EXT is a 7-ply, double scrim reinforced, polyethylene material that can be used for exterior enclosures without the need for scaffolding. The resilient design and installation process ensures that it holds strong during unexpected conditions and keeps your new construction or expansion project on track. Like other dust and debris containment solutions designed and installed by TuffWrap, EXT can be scaled up to fit any job.
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Extend Construction Season Save time and money by reducing downtime between the phases of construction and eliminate weather interruptions. | Protect Work Crews Protect work crews with a safe interior work environment against the harsh elements of weather with our weather-resistant enclosure. | Weather Resistant TuffWrap EXT helps extend the season by protecting against the harsh elements, and keeping sites dryer, warmer, and safer. | Wind Resistant The exterior walls can withstand sustained wind of up to 30 miles per hour, and occasional gusts of up to 45 miles per hour. |
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Custom Fit Covering large openings and spans, we can tailor an enclosure to your requirements for an engineered protection solution. | Strong 7-Ply Material The seven-layer polyethylene material is designed to provide puncture resistance and high tear strength for an exterior wall. | Innovative Scrim Design If an accidental puncture occurs, the diagonal and perpendicular scrim orientation resists tearing and continues to provide protection. | Flame Retardant TuffWrap EXT’s innovative composition is designed to reduce flame and smoke spread for temporary exterior walls. |
Choose TuffWrap EXT for:
- Temporarily enclosing the exterior of a structure to create an indoor work environment.
- Protecting work crews from the harsh elements of weather.
- Extending your project’s construction season through to completion.
- Reducing downtime between the phases of construction with a lower cost solution.
Protect Crews and Extend Construction Seasons
TuffWrap EXT’s most beneficial effect is extending the construction season and reducing downtime due to weather. It can withstand steady wind of up to 30 miles per hour, and brief gusts up to 45 miles per hour. Custom mounting hardware, designed and manufactured by TuffWrap, allows EXT to be installed almost anywhere, even for projects above 50 feet in height.
EXT vs. other “solutions”
Tarps, plywood walls, and shrink wrap are all common ways to keep seasonal weather out, but only one solution offers superior protection with none of the drawbacks.
TuffWrap EXT | Tarps | Plywood | Shrink Wrap | |
Flame Retardant |  |  | | |
UV-Resistant | | |  | |
Tear Protection | 7-ply material, couple scrim reinforced polyethylene | Limited tear protection | Rigid wood breaks, doesn't tear | Offers no tear protection, becomes brittle |
Wind Load | Up to occasional | Subject to ballooning and flyaway | Rigid wood breaks, doesn't tear | Subject to ballooning and flyaway |
Installation | Custom installed by TuffWrap professionals | Complicated install, risk of frequent re-install | Significant expense to install | Requires special equipment and permits to install |
Project Size | Capable of protecting entire project up to and beyond 50’ in height | Limited by available scaffolding | Limited by available scaffolding | Limited by available scaffolding |
