Preserving history is more crucial today than ever before. As modern advances in building and technology improvements continue, it’s necessary to remember the roots of our architectural heritage. Restoring historical sites isn’t always a quick or easy job, however. However, with shrink wrap for historical preservation, we can prevent further damage prior to restoration work. By using the protective capabilities of shrink wrap, we can preserve our history and improve our futures.
Why Use Shrink Wrap for Historical Preservation
Shrink wrap has a lot of advantages that make it beneficial for historical sites. From preventing sun damage to keeping out pests, shrink-wrap technology can effectively preserve buildings and historical objects.
Large-Scale Coverage
When preserving historical sites, there’s often large-scale items that need protection. Whether it’s a building, car, plane, or train, shrink wrap can help protect larger historical sites. While tarps and other coverings can be beneficial for smaller objects, shrink wrap allows for large-scale coverage for any need.
Customized Shapes for Air-Tight Sealing
One of the challenges of preserving historical sites is their unique shapes. Using coverage such as tarps can become difficult when trying to protect spires, wings, and other architectural features. Shrink wrap technology allows for custom shapes and sizes that can create air-tight seals around any historical site. By customizing the shrink wrap process, you can ensure a tighter seal that prevents further damage.
Protection From the Elements
Historical sites tend to suffer exposure to the elements, such as harsh sun rays and water damage. Tarps and other coverage methods tend to provide minimal protection compared to shrink wrap. Shrink wrap technology allows for a water-proof seal that helps prevent rain damage. And specialized UV inhibitors help protect historical sites from sun damage.
Pest and Vandalism Protection
Another challenge in preserving historical buildings and objects is preventing vandalism and pests. Mice, bugs, and other pests can quickly cause problems by making their homes in uninhabited buildings. By the time restoration starts, there could be excessive damage to clean up caused by pests. Humans, too, can cause unique challenges in cleaning up and restoring historical sites. Shrink wrap materials are designed to withstand damage and help keep pests and people out.
Get Help Preserving Your Historical Site Today
At Atlantic Shrink Wrapping, we understand how important it is to preserve historical sites. We also know the unique challenges that come with preserving and restoring older buildings and objects. That’s why we’ve worked hard to develop shrink-wrapping strategies and technologies that can help protect our history. For more information on shrink wrap for historical preservation, call us today at (410) 376-7052.