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   zendo | May 14, 2005 11:58pm | #1

   I think charge it to the job.

   Even if you get a stick adhesive 2 side something, its gonna cost half that.

   Im not sure if hot glue would burn right through the plastic but its worth a try.

   -zen

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   BarryE | May 15, 2005 12:37am | #2

   I got some Dust Doors. Reuse them as much as you want.

   http://www.dustdoor1.com/indexDD.html

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   Edited 5/14/2005 8:02 pm ET by Barry E

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   cardiaceagle | May 15, 2005 01:22am | #3

   After the first use I just zip them closed and cut the poly

   a couple of feet larger than the zip door.....

   than tuck tape on to new poly for the next use....

   get a few uses out of them, but the glue on the zipper does dry out

   after time...

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   jimblodgett | May 15, 2005 03:00am | #4

   I just finally tried those zippers out a couple years ago and I love them.  After I took down the dust curtains I saved those pieces of visqueen hoping to use them again.

   By the way, those zippers are 2/10.00 at JLCLive.  At least they were again last fall in Portland. I stocked up.  Hard to tell which is a better innovation, those zippers or Third Hands.  

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   JeffBuck | May 15, 2005 08:27am | #5

   if U can't find $15 "extra" in the demo jobs ....

    

   Jeff

       

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   FastEddie1 | May 15, 2005 04:21pm | #6

   You're right Jeff, and I had the same thought.  But it seems silly to toss a perfectly good zipper after a few weeks use.  If I could re-use it once, maybe twice, I would have less guilt.

   BTW, the $15 is for a package of two zippers.  I use two on the visqueen to create a roll-up flap.

    

   I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.

   Edited 5/15/2005 9:22 am ET by Ed Hilton

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   SkillSaw | May 15, 2005 08:08pm | #7

   I require these on my renovation jobs.  I charge for a wood framed wall & plastic sheeting + zippers.  I put el cheapo stick on weatherstrip on top & bottom of the 2x4's to keep them from sliding around & to avoid nailing/screwing them to the walls/ceilings.  Nothing makes the homeowner happier than caring about their house as much as they do.  Also.....the tack mats from protective products are an awesome addition to your job protection.  There's about 30 sheets in 1 mat & you just tear them away when they dirty up & lose stickiness. 

   I've reused the zippers a few times.  We cut the plastic around the outermost part of the zippers & staple the whole kit & kaboodle to the new framed door.  Not the perfect seal, but beats waiting for a new set to come in the mail.  Don't forget.....if you can't fix it, duct it.  A little tape will keep wearing off, but helps out too.

    

   Happy other people use this product too. 

   Erik

    

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   basswood | May 15, 2005 10:12pm | #8

   Add the fan in the window for negative pressure in the demo & remodel space and you triple the effectiveness of the zipwall as dust containment.

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   JeffBuck | May 16, 2005 04:09am | #11

   I typed that fully realizing I have trouble getting brand new ones to stick ...

   Jeff    

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   FastEddie1 | May 16, 2005 05:19am | #12

   Did you remember to pull of the release strip from the back of the adhesive?

    I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.

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   JeffBuck | May 16, 2005 06:09am | #13

   That ... and every now and then I remember to wipe clean the plastic with alchol pads ...

   I stopped fighting with the zippers a coupla year ago ... maybe the stick got better.

    

   I just use 3 "layers" of plastic ... fully covering the opening.

   first get's taped tight to the left ...

   second tight to the right ...

   third ... tight to the left again.

    

   Kinda like fighting yer way outta the cold beer section at the beer store.

   Gotta work your way thru the flaps .... but works well for dust control.

    

   Jeff    

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   user-69745 | May 16, 2005 03:17am | #9

   Ed,

   Although I haven't had the pleasure of using the zippers you mentioned on any of the jobs I have worked on, I have built containment tents for asbestos removal in some very difficult places  We use spray 90 (contact cement) to join sheet plastic to sheet plastic. With a one foot lap you should be able to reuse the zippers and contain the dust. I am also an avid recycler of any thing I get my hands on....   good luck.

   Bud

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   SkillSaw | May 16, 2005 03:20am | #10

   Good idea with the spray adhesive!~!

   Thanks,

   Erik