I was recently installing the vapour barrier on the ceiling of a large room by myself, which can be somewhat challenging especially if the windows and doors haven’t been installed yet. So this time, I began on the wall facing the prevailing wind. After attaching the poly all along the one side, the wind turned my poly into a kite and lifted it to the ceiling for me, making my job a lot easier, and it required far fewer staples.
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Sledge Hammer
Used to tap walls or sheathing into position, we all this the “persuader” on the job site. This is a demo model, so it can survive the job site and the back of the truck — a true must-have.
This level raises the bar for accuracy and quality. The extensions are designed to contact and plumb from bottom to top plates, avoiding studs that may be bowed.
A full-face respirator prevents fog up and is more comfortable than constantly replacing particle makes that get fouled or sweaty and is ideal for the pro installer.
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