No, just kidding. Although there are times when it might seem like a good idea, Shrink-Wrapping the kids is definitely not oneof them. So, don’t Shrink-Wrap the kids. Or anything else that is alive. Not a good idea. But just about anything and everything else in and around the house can be an excellent candidate for Shrink Wrapping in. Monmouth County. Also, the protection and longevity it can provide to our valued possessions is endless.
What Is Shrink–Wrapping?
Shrink Wrapping is the process of covering an object in a polymer plastic film and applying heat. The heat causes the polymer film to contract or “shrink” tightly around the object it surrounds. When the appropriate type and gauge of polymer film is properly applied, Shrink Wrapping takes on the properties of a “second skin” providing a nearly air-tight layer of protection to the object it covers. Shrink Wrapping has been around for ages and ages, but most typically has been used for commercial and business purposes in the past. Just for example, your local supermarket is full of Shrink-Wrapped items, from produce to meat to other non-perishables.
Why Shrink Wrap Anything?
Shrink Wrapping has been an essential tool for commercial purposes for many years, used on an industrial scale with conveyor belts and heat tunnels. In recent years, more and more homeowners and residential property managers turn to Shrink Wrapping to protect a wide variety of items from the ravages of the weather. Water, wind, and UV exposure from the sun can take a heavy toll on outdoor items, especially with the onslaughtof winter weather.
Shrink-Wrapping can be very fine and thin, or thick and heavy duty; or anywhere in between. It can be transparent or colored. All Clean Exteriors NJ has wide experience providing the appropriate gauge polymer applied with the know-how that can only be gained by experience. When an item is properly Shrink-Wrapped, it receives a layer of protection and “insulation” against exposure to and damage by wind, water, sunlight, and wide temperature swings.
What Can I Shrink-Wrap?
The better question might be “What can’t I Shrink-Wrap?”. All Clean Exteriors NJ has performed Shrink-Wrapping on a wide range of items, giving all weather protection to exposed outdoor property including:
Patio, Pool, and Outdoor Furniture – tables, chairs, furled umbrellas, and chaise lounges
Barbecue Grills – propane gas, wood, and charcoal briquettes
Outdoor Kitchen Appliances – range tops, refrigerators, sinks, even specialty countertops
Automobiles – classic cars, vintage automobiles, or just inactive
Motorcycles – foreign, domestic, high rider, Harley or Indian; we can even do sidecars!
Children’s Toys and Playsets – can be kept clean and protected seasonally or just temporarily.
Statuary, Water Features, and Architectural Features
Whole-House Protection – is most often a critical part of storm recovery to protect the remaining structure and its contents during the repair and renovation stage.
Can I Shrink-Wrap My Boat? My Jet-Ski? My Bicycles? My…?
The answer, of course, is yes, yes, and yes once again. All Clean Exteriors NJ has found that Shrink-Wrapping can be especially beneficial for any and all Marine equipment. This is particularly applicable for items in and around the sea and in beach communities. Exposure to salt air, water, wind, and sand can be visibly and structurally damaging to almost everything that is stored in a coastal environment. Shrink-Wrapping those items provides total protection.
Should I Shrink-Wrap My Furniture Before Moving?
Shrink-Wrapping can be especially important for valuable items going into temporary storage, or those that will just not be needed or used for an extended time. Shrink-Wrapping is especially beneficial in preparation for a move: household furniture and other items will greatly benefit by Shrink-Wrapping with the added protection it provides from damage during transit. We have experience with antiques, rocking chairs, grandfather clocks, upholstered chairs, and sofas, even books, children’s toys, and other household items. Shrink-Wrapping can even be applied over Movers Blankets, providing even more extensive protection for your cherished possessions, like a piano, organ, or drum set.
What Can Go Wrong With Shrink-Wrapping?
There are not that many variables involved to make Shrink-Wrapping especially difficult but, like everything else in life, a little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing. Fortunately for our clients, All Clean Exteriors NJ has wide experience applying Shrink-Wrap for our customers on many different types of items and property in both coastal and interior Monmouth County, New Jersey. We bring that experience and our investment in people and equipment to bear on every engagement. This lets us avoid the common Shrink-Wrap problems encountered by inexperienced or unprepared operators like Wrinkly Wrapping, Burn Holes, and Tears. You’ll get the protection you were promised at All Clean Exteriors NJ.
The variables that count most can be narrowed down to three things:
The Item To Be Shrink-Wrapped – heat sensitive items are, for example, not good candidates unless properly protected before the plastic is applied.
The Storage Environment – Indoors, shaded or fully-exposed,natural or conditioned environment.
The Shrink-Wrapping Equipment – selecting the appropriate type and gauge of plastic film will be determined after consideration of the object itself and the planned storage environment. Working with the correct caliber heat gun andapplying the optimal amount of heat using time-tested methods and techniques, is almost as much an art as it is a science. That’s where training and experience count most.
Call All Clean Exteriors NJ today or visit us on the internet at www.allcleanexteriorsnj.com and get the protection you need for the things you value most.
