Roll of Plastic

doc623 · #1 08/03/10, 06:22 AM

I need a source and am looking for plastic sheeting in the form of or on a roll. I am looking for a heavy translucent plastic of at least 4' wide.
Any one have a source as I cannot find any locally.
Thanks.

tnokie · #2 08/03/10, 06:42 AM

Look up FarmTek on the internet. They will send out lots of catalogs also. They specialize in plastic buildings and supplies. Have anything you might need to construct plastic greenhouse,barns,etc.

Txsteader · #3 08/03/10, 07:06 AM

You don't mention what purpose it's for but Ace Hardware sells polyethylene sheeting in rolls ranging from 8 - 10' wide, 2 mil thick.

http://www.acehardware.com/search/in...0sheeting&sr=1

Minelson · #4 08/03/10, 07:10 AM

You might find it here
http://www.uline.com/

Otter · #5 08/03/10, 08:02 AM

Don't know what you want it for
Fabric stores sell some thick, pliable stuff for chair covers

willbuck1 · #6 08/03/10, 08:54 AM

Lowes sells roll up to 25'*100'.

Stephen in SOKY · #7 08/03/10, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willbuck1

Lowes sells roll up to 25'*100'.

And up to 6 mil thick.

danielsumner · #8 08/03/10, 05:02 PM

Google "visqueen". heavy duty plastic in rolls. Different brands, same thing. Living in south florida everyone keep a roll or two because of the hurricanes.

grannygardner · #9 08/04/10, 05:02 AM

We bought a big roll at Home Depot.

Old John · #10 08/04/10, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielsumner

Google "visqueen". heavy duty plastic in rolls. Different brands, same thing. Living in south florida everyone keep a roll or two because of the hurricanes.

I don't live in Florida, but I got use to using it, 40 years ago, working construction, in Indiana. I always keep a roll of it around. I think what I have is 12' wide, and either 4 or maybe 6 mils thick, IIRC. Heavy, but not opaque, sorta clear.
Have fun.

doc623 · #11 08/04/10, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the replies.
I am looking for a heavy translucent material that would be atleast 8-10 wide.
I need it to refurbish pannels that I use to enclose the back porch during the winter months.
This provides a wind and snow break; keeps snow and etc off the porch; and provides a greenhouse effect which results in 4-6 degrees warmer than the outside.

ronbre · #12 08/04/10, 09:40 AM

should be avail at any home improvement store..

puddlejumper007 · #13 08/04/10, 02:50 PM

doc..i do the same thing with my porch..i found clear vinyl at wall mart last year.. once it was up and tight. it looked almost like glass, not plastic..

doc623 · #14 08/05/10, 07:43 AM

Thanks for the info.
What mil would you recommend that I use?