Film-Gard 6 Mil Clear Plastic Sheeting is construction grade polyethylene film that protects against water vapor, dust, and debris. It is made for concrete curing, vapor barriers, dust containment, and commercial projects, and it comes in large rolls that unroll, cut, and apply to the size of the job.
It suits contractors, small farm operators, and property owners who want a long roll of contractor grade plastic in a light transmitting film. The clear film is made with recycled materials, so it has a more opaque, frosted look while still letting light through. It is made in the USA.
Specifications
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Brand: Film-Gard
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Material: Polyethylene, made with recycled materials
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Grade: Construction grade
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Thickness: 6 mil
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Roll Size: 10 ft x 100 ft
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Coverage: 1,000 square feet
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Finish: Clear film with an opaque, frosted appearance
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Barrier: Water vapor, dust, and debris
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Listed Uses: Concrete curing, vapor barriers, dust containment, commercial projects
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Origin: Made in the USA
6 Mil Frosted Sheeting for Winterizing Coops, Covering Loads, and Remodel Dust Walls
If you keep a roll of plastic in the shed for whatever comes up, this is the weight and length for that. You can wrap a backyard poultry coop and run against wind and rain, cover a truck or trailer load, line a truck bed before hauling dirt, hang a dust wall for a remodel, or lay a moisture control layer in a crawl space.
The 6 mil film takes staples, nails, and zip ties, and the frosted finish passes daylight into whatever you enclose. Plan it as a seasonal or project cover. If you need a film for a structure that stays in full sun month after month, choose one made with UV inhibitors.
What to Expect from the Film-Gard 6 Mil Clear Plastic Sheeting in Real Use
Feedback from verified Amazon purchases describes a thick, tough film that cuts easily with scissors or a utility knife. On chicken coops, it held through severe wind and rain, and one keeper measured the covered run about 15 degrees warmer than outside during a snowstorm.
As a remodel dust barrier, it contained debris without tearing and let plenty of light through. It stood up to shovels dragged across it in a truck bed and kept loads dry in transport. Owners report it stays pliable in cold weather and can be punctured for zip ties without the hole running. Nearly everyone notes the same thing about clarity.
It looks like frosted glass, and you cannot see through it clearly. A reviewer also points out that it has no UV inhibitors, so expect yellowing or brittleness with long sun exposure. For year round covers, compare UV treated greenhouse film or heavier tarps.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you wrap a chicken coop in plastic for winter?
Yes. Wrapping the coop and run in 6 mil sheeting blocks wind, rain, and snow, and it can keep the inside around 15 degrees warmer than the outside air during a storm. This film lets daylight in, but it is frosted, so you will not be able to see your birds through it. Leave some ventilation open at the top so moisture can escape.
How do you fasten 6 mil plastic sheeting?
You can staple or nail it to wood framing, or punch small holes and run zip ties through them to tie it to wire or pipe. The 6 mil film is strong enough that those holes do not tear out right away under wind. Cut it to size with scissors or a utility knife before you hang it.
Can clear construction plastic be left out in the sun?
For a season or a project, yes. For long term exposure, no. This sheeting is not made with UV inhibitors, so weeks and months of direct sun will eventually yellow the film and make it brittle. Use it for winter enclosures, temporary covers, and shaded or indoor work, and replace it when it starts to stiffen.
