[pct-l] Tyvek material

Dan McKean danlmarmot at gmail.com
Sat Feb 14 21:48:48 CST 2015 

Not quite sure why Tyvek is considered hard to get--you don't need to buy 100 yards on a spool.

Amazon has it for $1.50 a foot in various lengths.  Search for 1443R, the lightweight version of Tyvek used for kites and such. Tyvek does come in different weights and you'll find it; the 43 in the code refers to 43 grams per square meter, as I recall.

I've been making ground cloths for many years with it.  I put plastic grommets in it that were made for sun screen fabric.  Those I did get at the big box home improvement store :-)

Dan



> On Feb 14, 2015, at 16:34, JCIL000-hiker at yahoo.com <jcil000-hiker at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I checked on the price of a roll about 3 years ago at a local lumber storewhich had it but as you said, it was a million feet long by about 36 inches wide.That wasn't the problem, though. The problem was I just didn't want to spendthe $$$. I think they wanted a $120 plus dollars for the roll.
> So I just bought an amount online for what I needed. About 36" x 10' to useas a tent footprint. It is cheaper to buy your own bulk roll... with more $$ upfront but savings over the long haul.
> Hint: its REALLY noisy stuff. Just moving it around... it sounds like plastic.But I read from other hikers that it can be thrown into the washing machinefor a couple or three cycles and that tames it. Then, a dryer cycle on delicate.
> It worked great. I put grommets on it (easy) 3 on each side to tack downunder the tent otherwise it tends to slip around under your tent.
> Its a building material designed as a vapor barrier as I understand it. It breathes.
> So I always put the side up that was designed to be on the interior side of the house.The opposite side, the side designed to face the exterior of a building, I always placeddown on the ground.
> I'm due for a new piece. And I was happy with it even though it isheavier in weight than a similar sized piece of plastic drop cloth.
> Day Early
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> I also believe in free enterprise and there are many who become successful from scalping the public, but just an FYI:  I purchased a roll of Tyvek at Lowes Home Center not too long ago.  It's about 36 inches wide and a million feet long, well maybe not, but after cutting off a few chunks for me and friends it still looks new.  My point is that I paid $12.99 plus tax.  Hummmmm....  I bet Home Depot and other building supply stores have it.  Be brave and look near the 2X4's and other dimension lumber or even ask where it is.  Then you can be the hero in your hiking community by giving away pieces, bartering for something, or selling it for maybe $2 for a six or seven foot ground protection for your sleeping bag.  By selling it locally, you would still make a little cash or at least cover your purchase cost and no shipping costs.  : -D  
> Happy trails,
> Lady Pegasus 
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> Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 19:12:39 -0800
> From: Luce Cruz <lucecruz13 at gmail.com>
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> I have been fooling around with a one hundred foot roll of Tyvek on a few
> little things that I was curious about. I still have most of it left.
> 
> The material is thirty six inches wide, and is in brand new condition. I
> would be happy to sell any length you desire. How does $1/foot of length
> sound? I will send it any way you desire as long as you pay shipping. Final
> price will be agreed upon before I cut and mail the material.
> FAQ:
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> Is this real Tyvek? Yes. DuPont has a way with marking this stuff very
> heavily, and this is real, gen-you-wine Tyvek.
> 
> What should I use if I want to tape it together to make a wider piece?
> Tape. Pick one. I have no idea what will work for your application. I've
> been using duct tape.
> 
> Is this stuff waterproof? Probably. I make no guarantees about any
> usefulness of this stuff for anything.
> 
> What can this stuff be used for? Tents, tarps, bivy sacks, ground cloths,
> clothing, equipment repair, all kinds of things. Some folks make wallets
> out of them, there are patterns and instructions on the internet.
> 
> Contact me if you want some Tyvek. I'll be happy to help you.
> 
> Luce Cruz
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> You got a very good price on the tyvek. ?So good that I think it may have been mispriced. ?In any case here are the prices quoted on line, they match pretty well with what I remember from looking at tyvek in the stores. ?The 2inch tape is in the $12 to $15 range, the 3ft wide is quite a bit more. ?Home Depot has the better price.
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> Fromhttp://www.homedepot.com/b/TYVEK/N-5yc1vZ1gs
> $63.87 / rollTYVEK HomeWrap 3 ft. x 165 ft. Roll Housewrap
> $12.75 / eachTYVEK HomeWrap 2 in. x 164 ft. Installation Tape
> ===========================
> Fromhttp://www.lowes.com/pd_14585-2020-D13403277_0__
> DuPont Tyvek 3-ft x 100-ft House WrapItem #: 14585 | ?Model #: D13403277$64.85
> DuPont Tyvek 2in. x 164-ft House WrapDuPont Tyvek 0.167-ft x 164-ft House Wrap$15.15
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