Frequently Asked Questions
Barricade®
1. What is Barricade® building wrap used for?
2. What is Barricade® building wrap made of?
3. What code requirements does Barricade® building wrap meet?
4. What are standard sizes?
5. How strong is Barricade® building wrap?
6. Is Barricade® building wrap fireproof?
7. How thick is Barricade® building wrap?
8. What is the UV Exposure Rating?
9. Can my logo be printed on Barricade building wrap?
10. Does it matter which side of the housewrap is installed against the structure?
11. What does Barricade® building wrap cost?
12. Where is it available?
Flexible Packaging
1. Do you manufacture a repulpable Roll Wrap material?
2. Is this the most commonly used material?
3. Which product is more recyclable, wax or poly?
4. Which product offers better MVTR protection, wax or poly?
5. Is there any difference in the strength of the wax laminated vs. the poly-laminated wraps?
6. Can you provide wide rolls of your wrapper?
7. Can you provide printing?
8. What about on going supply especially during paper shortages?
9. Are there any other advantages to using the Berry product?
Paperboard Products
1. Do you make Binder grade chip?
2. Do you manufacture slip sheets?
3. Do you make automotive grade chip?
4. What do you do to minimize warpage to consistently produce flat sheets?
5. Do you have the capability to coat and/or laminate chipboard?
R-Wrap Protective Housewrap
1. What is R-Wrap® protective housewrap used for?
2. What is R-Wrap® protective housewrap made of?
3. What code requirements does R-Wrap® protective housewrap meet?
4. How is R-Wrap® protective housewrap better than the competition?
5. What are standard sizes?
6. How strong is R-Wrap® protective housewrap?
7. How thick is R-Wrap® Protective Housewrap?
8. Is R-Wrap® protective housewrap water-resistant?
9. Is R-Wrap® protective housewrap fireproof?
10. What is the UV Exposure Rating?
11. What does R-Wrap® protective housewrap weigh?
12. Can my logo be printed on R-Wrap® protective housewrap?
13. Does it matter which side of the housewrap is installed against the structure?
14. What does R-Wrap® protective housewrap cost?
15. Where is it available?
Thermo-ply Sheathing
1. What is Thermo-ply® sheathing used for?
2. Can it be used for corner bracing?
3. What is Thermo-ply® sheathing made of?
4. What code requirements does Thermo-ply® sheathing meet?
5. How many sheets per skid?
6. What are standard sizes?
7. Is it available in custom sizes?
8. How can Thermo-ply® sheathing be structural?
9. What is R-Value and how does it apply to Thermo-ply® sheathing?
10. Is Thermo-ply® Sheathing fireproof? What is it's rating?
11. What is rack test and how does it apply to Thermo-ply® sheathing?
12. What is the shear strength of Thermo-ply® sheathing?
13. Is Thermo-ply® termite resistant?
14. Does Thermo-ply® cause condensation?
15. What is the perm rating of Thermo-ply® sheathing?
16. How much does it weigh?
17. Can it be used as a nail base?
18. What type of fastener is used with Thermo-ply® sheathing?
19. What is the required nailing schedule?
20. How do I handle window and door jams when using Thermo-ply® sheathing?
21. Can Thermo-ply® sheathing be cut and still be structural?
22. Is the use of a housewrap recommended with Thermo-ply® sheathing?
23. Can you install siding over Thermo-ply® sheathing?
24. Will Thermo-ply® cause my siding to warp?
25. Can my logo be printed on Thermo-ply® sheathing?
26. What happens when it gets wet?
27. Can I store it outside?
28. Is Thermo-ply® sheathing toxic?
29. Is it recycled?
30. Is it recyclable?
31. Is there a MSDS available?
32. Plywood was approved on my plans. Do I need to get approval from the building department before I use Thermo-ply® sheathing?
33. What does it cost?
34. Where is it available?
Slip Sheets
1. What are slip sheets?
2. How are slip sheets used?
3. How do push pull attachments work?
4. Who can use slip sheets?
5. What is the construction of slip sheets?
6. Is my product too heavy for slip sheets?
7. Are Ly Pak slip sheets affected by moisture?
8. Are slip sheets recyclable?
9. Why do shippers convert to slip sheets?
Barricade®
1. What is Barricade® building wrap used for?
Used in residential and commercial building, Barricade® building wrap is installed beneath exterior siding to reduce air infiltration while allowing potentially damaging moisture to escape from exterior walls.
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2. What is Barricade® building wrap made of?
Barricade® building wrap is composed of perforated, high-quality, woven Polyolefin.
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3. What code requirements does Barricade® building wrap meet?
Barricade® building wrap meets requirements for the following building codes: See BOCA ES Research Report; ICBO ES Evaluation Report; SBCCI PST & ESI Evaluation Report ; meets Fed. Spec. UU-B-790a Grade D.
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4. What are standard sizes?
108" x 100'/150', 54" x 100'/150', and 36" x 150'.
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5. How strong is Barricade® building wrap?
The tensile strength of Barricade® building wrap, according to AST D-828 testing procedure, is 72lbs./inch MD, 35lbs./inch CD.
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6. Is Barricade® building wrap fireproof?
Barricade® building wrap meets Class A Flame Spread according to ASTM E-84 testing procedure.
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7. How thick is Barricade® building wrap?
0.005".
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8. What is the UV Exposure Rating?
12 months / 1 year.
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9. Can my logo be printed on Barricade® building wrap?
Yes. Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division offers a private label program on all of its housewrap products. Customer imprint area is 35" x 22" and is available in any color.
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10. Does it matter which side of the housewrap is installed against the structure?
No. Barricade® building wrap can be installed with the print side out or in with no change in product performance.
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11. What does Barricade® building wrap cost?
Barricad® building wrap is competitively priced. For specific information, contact a Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division representative (800)-345-8881.
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12. Where is it available?
Nationwide distribution facilities stock Barricad® building wrap and provide prompt delivery to most local building material/lumber dealers.
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Flexible Packaging
1. Do you manufacture a repulpable Roll Wrap material?
We do manufacture a repulpable Roll Wrapper (water soluble protective coating/lamination). It is available in both a laminated (i.e. KLB + CTG + KLB) and C1S variety (i.e. KLB + CTG).
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2. Is this the most commonly used material?
No. Our KLB + Poly + KLB combo is the most generally used product. It is Recyclable but not Repulpable. Wax laminated combinations are also NOT repulpable.
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3. Which product is more recyclable, wax or poly?
Poly wins hands down! It is less dense than water and will float to the top in the pulping operation. Wax on the other hand remains suspended in the water and gets out onto the wire creating all sorts of paper making difficulties.
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4. Which product offers better MVTR protection, wax or poly?
Here again, POLY is the winner! Using the testing procedure TAPPI 464 (100 degrees F and 90%RH) the poly combo tests consistently under 30. The conventional wax laminated counterparts are +60 or worse.
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5. Is there any difference in the strength of the wax laminated vs. the poly-laminated wraps?
Neither wax nor poly adds any considerable strength to the laminated combinations. However if the wrap line is using "heat set" outside headers (KLB + Poly) the heating process does tend to delaminate the wax combo making it less strong. As most rolls travel on their ends while en route to their customer's warehouse, this means that a great deal of stress is put on that portion of the package. It follows that if the wax laminated material has become delaminated in the packaging process; it is an accident waiting to happen. While poly will become molten in this same process, it quickly returns to its original state once it cools. As a result the poly-laminated product remains laminated and is stronger too.
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6. Can you provide wide rolls of your wrapper?
Yes. We are currently capable of supplying 132" wide rolls.
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7. Can you provide printing?
Yes. We are able to do 2 color printing at 2 locations.
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8. What about on going supply especially during paper shortages?
Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division is a division of Berry Plastics and one of the largest consumers of Kraft linerboard in North America. We are a valued customer of the largest producers of this material and are able to assure you of this same protection in times of shortage.
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9. Are there any other advantages to using the Berry product?
Yes. There is a yield advantage that runs between 3 & 5% on the most commonly used materials. This is the result of being able to use approximately 10 pounds less coating (and obtain superior protection at the same time).
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Paperboard Products
1. Do you make Binder grade chip?
Yes. Berry is able to supply Chip for all of your binder needs.
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2. Do you manufacture slip sheets?
Yes. To meet a variety needs we can even manufacture scrim reinforced slip sheets for more uses.
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3. Do you make automotive grade chip?
Yes. We manufacture a wide variety of automotive grade boards that meet or exceed standard automotive specifications.
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4. What do you do to minimize warpage to consistently produce flat sheets?
We have a “Measurex” computerized scanner that measures the moisture profile across the sheet 100% of the time. Therefore when a problem exists we are able to adjust immediately.
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5. Do you have the capability to coat and/or laminate chipboard?
Yes. Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division can extrusion coat and laminate the raw chipboard within one facility.
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1. What is R-Wrap® protective housewrap used for?
Used in residential and commercial buildings, R-Wrap® protective housewrap is installed beneath the exterior siding to reduce air infiltration while allowing potentially damaging moisture to escape from exterior walls.
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2. What is R-Wrap protective housewrap made of?
R-Wrap protective housewrap is composed of non-perforated, high-quality, non-woven Polyolefin.
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3. What code requirements does R-Wrap® protective housewrap meet?
R-Wrap® protective housewrap exceeds requirements for all major building codes, including: See BOCA ES Research Report 92-45; ICBO ES Evaluation Report 4449; SBCCI PST & ESI Evaluation Report 94104;meets Fed. Spec. UU-B-790a Grade D; CCMC 12686-R; approved by JIS-A6111-1996, classification ``B".
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4. How is R-Wrap® protective housewrap better than the competition?
In independent tests, R-Wrap® protective housewrap outperformed its nearest competition in each of these categories: Air Penetration Resistance, Water Penetration Resistance and Moisture Vapor Transmission.
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5. What are standard sizes?
108" x 100'/150', 54" x 100'/150', and 36" x 150'.
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6. How strong is R-Wrap® protective housewrap?
The tensile strength of R-Wrap® protective housewrap, according to ASTM D-882 testing procedure, is 56lbs. /inch MD, 34lbs. /inch CD.
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7. How thick is R-Wrap® Protective Housewrap?
0.009".
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8. Is R-Wrap® protective housewrap water-resistant?
Yes. R-Wrap® protective housewrap passes ASTM D-779 test for water resistance. Result from AATCC127 testing procedure, R-Wrap® protective housewrap's water resistance is >186cm.
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9. Is R-Wrap® protective housewrap fireproof?
R-Wrap® protective housewrap meets Class A Flame Spread according to ASTM E-84 testing procedure.
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10. What is the UV Exposure Rating?
120 Days (4 months).
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11. What does R-Wrap® protective housewrap weigh?
17.3 pounds/MSF, 2.49 ounces/square yard.
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12. Can my logo be printed on R-Wrap® protective housewrap?
Yes. Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division offers a private label program on all of its housewrap products. Customer imprint area is 35" x 22" and is available in any color.
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13. Does it matter which side of the housewrap is installed against the structure?
No. R-Wrap® protective housewrap can be installed with the print side out or in with no change in product performance.
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14. What does R-Wrap® protective housewrap cost?
R-Wrap® protective housewrap is competitively priced. For specific information, contact a Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division representative (800) 345-8881.
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15. Where is it available?
Nationwide distribution facilities stock R-Wrap protective housewrap and provide prompt delivery to most local building material/lumber dealers.
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Thermo-ply® Sheathing
1. What is Thermo-ply® sheathing used for?
Thermo-ply® sheathing is used to provide support for interior and exterior wall surfaces, as well as providing a protection barrier against the weather.
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2. Can it be used for corner bracing?
Yes. Consult with your local building department for various requirements.
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3. What is Thermo-ply® sheathing made of?
It is composed of high-quality, long-fibered specially treated water-and weather-resistant plies. Fibers are directionalized to create strength. Plies are pressure laminated with a water-resistant adhesive.
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4. What code requirements does Thermo-ply® sheathing meet?
Thermo-ply® meets and/or exceeds all major codes including: HUD/FHA material release No. 840 (standard grade green), (structural grade red), (super strength grade blue); BOCA; ICBO 1439; SBCCI.
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5. How many sheets per skid?
Standard grade (green): 400 sheets per skid>
Structural grade (red): 300 sheets/skid
Super strength grade (blue): 250 sheets/skid
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6. What are standard sizes?
48" x 96"/108" and 48.75" x 96"/108".
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7. Is it available in custom sizes?
Yes. Custom sizes up to 60" wide and 144" long are available upon request.
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8. How can Thermo-ply® sheathing be structural?
Thermo-ply® Sheathing has passed the appropriate testing and has all of the substantiated data required by all building code agencies to be considered structural.
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9. What is R-Value and how does it apply to Thermo-ply® sheathing?
R-value measures the resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulation power. Thermo-ply® sheathing R-values range from 0.2 - 3.5 depending on the application system. Contact Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division for technical specifications sheet (800) 345-8881, or view technical specifications on the Thermo-ply® product page.
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10. Is Thermo-ply® Sheathing fireproof? What is it's rating?
Thermo-ply® structural and super strength grades may be used in a 1-hour fire-rated wall system, in accordance with the Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials using ASTM E-119 testing procedures. Refer to individual code reports for various approved wall assemblies and limitations.
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11. What is rack test and how does it apply to Thermo-ply® sheathing?
The strength of a sheathing material is commonly measured by RACKING RESISTANCE, which can be converted to shear strength. Thermo-ply® sheathing offers superior racking resistance to meet and/or exceed most building codes. ASTM E 72 is the standard test procedure for determining a sheathing's value. Contact Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division for further information (800) 345-8881.
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12. What is the shear strength of Thermo-ply® sheathing?
Allowable shear values range from 175-400 depending on grade and installation system. Contact Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division for technical specifications sheet (800) 345-8881, or view technical specifications on Thermo-ply® product page.
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13. Is Thermo-ply® termite resistant?
Although not treated for termite resistance Thermo-ply® sheathing exhibits higher resistance to termites than untreated wood products.
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14. Does Thermo-ply® cause condensation?
No. In over 30 years of use, Thermo-ply® sheathing has been applied in climatic regions of the U.S. with no condensation problems, provided it has been properly installed with an effective barrier on the warm side of the wall.
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15. What is the perm rating of Thermo-ply® sheathing?
Thermo-ply® sheathing perm ratings range from 0.53 - 0.63 depending on grade.
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16. How much does it weigh?
On average, Thermo-ply® sheathing weighs between 12-13 pounds per sheet.
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17. Can it be used as a nail base?
No. Thermo-ply® sheathing is not an approved nail base.
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18. What type of fastener is used with Thermo-ply® sheathing?
Minimum 7/16" crown staple or 1" crown staple is preferred, or 1 1/4" roofing nail.
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19. What is the required nailing schedule?
Non-Structural (green) or other non-structural applications 6"/12" o.c.
Structural grade (red) = 3"/6" o.c.
Super Strength (blue) grade = 3"/6" o.c.
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20. How do I handle window and door jams when using Thermo-ply® sheathing?
Consult with individual window and door manufacturers when using Thermo-ply® sheathing.
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21. Can Thermo-ply® sheathing be cut and still be structural?
Yes. Refer to individual code reports for details.
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22. Is the use of a housewrap recommended with Thermo-ply® sheathing?
Yes. Although not required, a housewrap increases the value of the structure by providing better resistance to air and moisture. Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division manufactures R-Wrap® Protective Housewrap, WeatherTrek® and Barricade® Building Wrap, all high quality choices in housewrap.
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23. Can you install siding over Thermo-ply® sheathing?
Yes. Follow all published installation instructions when using siding over Thermo-ply® sheathing.
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24. Will Thermo-ply® cause my siding to warp?
No. When installed properly according to recommended installation procedures, Thermo-ply® will not disturb the appearance of the siding.
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25. Can my logo be printed on Thermo-ply sheathing?
Yes. Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division offers a private label program on all Thermo-ply® sheathing. Customer imprint area is 30" x 16" and is available in any color.
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26. What happens when it gets wet?
Thermo-ply® has a very low moisture absorption rate and has specially treated water-resistant plies to resist swelling and deterioration.
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27. Can I store it outside?
Yes.
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28. Is Thermo-ply® sheathing toxic?
No. Thermo-ply® sheathing is 100% non-toxic. It contains non-toxic bonding agents and no CFCs (chloroflourocarbons, agents identified as a danger to the ozone layer surrounding the Earth).
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29. Is it recycled?
Thermo-ply® sheathing fibers are made from 100% recycled material. This fiber consists of 80% post-consumer material and 20% pre-consumer material.
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30. Is it recyclable?
Thermo-ply® sheathing is 99% recyclable. Any Thermo-ply® job site waste or scrap can be collected and sent with other recyclable products, saving landfill space, which is a growing concern for builders and communities.
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31. Is there a MSDS available?
Thermo-ply® sheathing is classified as non-hazardous material, therefore it is exempt of a MSDS requirement.
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32. Plywood was approved on my plans. Do I need to get approval from the building department before I use Thermo-ply® sheathing?
Possibly. Depending on your location and engineering requirements, you may need to consult with the local building department, architect and/or structural engineer for approval.
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33. What does it cost?
Thermo-ply® sheathing is competitively priced. For specific information, contact a Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division representative (800) 345-8881.
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34. Where is it available?
Nationwide distribution facilities stock Thermo-ply® sheathing and provide prompt delivery to most local building material/lumber dealers.
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Slip Sheets
1. What are slip sheets?
Slip sheets are a low cost, efficient replacement for wooden shipping pallets or manual product loading and handling. Ly Pak slip sheets are virgin kraft fiberboard sheets designed with a load area, where product is placed, and with tabs along one or more sides. Ly Pak slip sheets are produced in a wide range of sizes, grades and configurations, depending on the requirements of each shipper.
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2. How are slip sheets used?
Slip sheets are used as the shipping platform or base for shipping unitized product loads and moved with a special fork lift truck attachment called a push pull. Ly Pak slip sheets can be used to move unit loads from the production point through the entire distribution cycle or used at the loading dock only for handling outbound freight.
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3. How do push pull attachments work?
Slip sheets are designed with tabs along one or more sides that extend beyond the unitized product or load area. Push pull attachments have gripper bars that clamp onto the slip sheet tabs and pulls product onto two wide platens. The platens support the product unit load while it is being moved from one location to another. When the product is in place, the action of the push pull attachment moves the product with a pushing motion and removes it from the platens as the gripper bar releases the slip sheet. The push pull attachment equipped fork lift trucks can be used throughout a manufacturing facility for a palletless operation or can be used to pull the product from a pallet at the time of loading.
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4. Who can use slip sheets?
Any manufacturer shipping a full truckload of unitized product can use slip sheets. Producers of products packaged in both cases and bags are shipped on slip sheets. Some of the most common products shipped on slip sheets are foods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and spirits to name a few.
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5. What is the construction of slip sheets?
Slip sheets are constructed from tough, durable 100% virgin kraft linerboard, laminated with a moisture resistant adhesive. The long interlocking fibers of virgin kraft linerboard produce fiberboard with high tensile strength – one of the most important characteristics of high quality Ly Pak slip sheets. This construction is strong, durable and moisture resistant – ideal for slip sheet applications.
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6. Is my product too heavy for slip sheets?
Ly Pak slip sheets are manufactured to individual specifications for each application or shipper. With a wide range of grades available, slip sheet users are not limited by product weight. Most unit loads average 2000 pounds; however, some slip sheet users, such as distillers, ship loads weighing well over 3000 pounds on slip sheets.
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7. Are Ly Pak slip sheets affected by moisture?
Ly Pak slip sheets are laminated with a moisture resistant adhesive rather than the commonly used starch based glue. This construction provides several moisture barriers and makes the entire sheet moisture resistant. A polyethylene or wax coating can be applied to waterproof the sheet if necessary.
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8. Are slip sheets recyclable?
Manufactured from 100% fourdrinier virgin kraft fiberboard, Ly Pak slip sheets are recyclable at a high waste value.
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9. Why do shippers convert to slip sheets?
Shippers convert to shipping on slip sheets because it is an efficient, low cost method of moving product throughout the distribution cycle. The primary benefits are reduction/elimination of costly pallets, eliminating tag-a-long freight, better utilization of valuable warehouse space and reducing product damage which are important advantages to most shippers. In addition, using Ly Pak slip sheets can shorten loading time to improve loading dock turn around time while eliminating the need for administrating a pallet exchange program. Recyclable with a high waste value, Ly Pak slip sheets eliminate the high cost of disposing of worn pallets.
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