Sheets and Sacks

Sheets and sacks are consumables: sheets protect surfaces, furniture and materials from dust and splashes, while sacks collect, carry and dispose of rubble and work waste. Choose the type according to what you need to protect or the weight and volume of the waste, so you avoid tears and leaks during transport.

For rubble, resistance to sharp edges and to the weight of the materials matters, as well as capacity. Product titles include the debris sack, the maxi-volume sack, Verdelook rubble sacks and Edil Sac Panfilm building sacks. Before filling it, check the maximum weight stated and do not exceed the declared capacity, to avoid tearing while it is moved.

The big bag with a closed top suits loose materials that must be closed during transport. The open big bag is used when the load is to be discharged from above or filled with a crane or a conveyor belt. Always check the rated capacity, shown on the label as SWL, and do not exceed it, because a suspended load requires care.

Polyethylene thickness is measured in microns and affects resistance to tears and moisture. Product titles include a 100-micron Poly Cover Panfilm polyethylene sheet and the Edil Cover Panfilm protective sheet for building work. To cover furniture or floors in a light job a thin sheet is enough, while for heavy materials a greater thickness is worthwhile.

Anti-dust sheeting for scaffolding holds back dust and debris, reducing spread to the outside during the work. It is useful in demolition, plastering and stripping work. The sheeting must be firmly fixed to the scaffolding so that the wind does not tear it and it does not hinder safe working.

Site waste must be taken to authorised facilities and accompanied by the documents required by environmental legislation, D.Lgs. 152/2006 (the Italian Legislative Decree on environmental protection). Do not leave sacks or rubble in the street or in unauthorised areas. Separate the materials where possible and ask the client or the site manager which facility to use.

Drawstring sacks close quickly and are practical for household or office waste. Sacks with handles make it easier to carry larger volumes by hand. For wet waste or for compost there are biodegradable and compostable sacks, such as Biosacco ones. Choose according to the type of waste, its weight and how easily it needs to be carried.

Sheets and sacks are used by building firms, bricklayers, painters and decorators, plasterboard fitters and maintenance workers who work in flats or in occupied buildings. They are used to protect floors, furniture and window frames and to collect debris and waste materials. Those doing renovations use them throughout the job, replacing them when they get damaged.