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Overlap Methods
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How To Select The Correct-Width Strip And Overlap Method
NOTE: Narrower, thinner strips with less overlap are easier for people and animals to pass through. Wider, thicker strips with more overlap provide greater resistance in larger openings, and against wind and severe wear.
| Application | Thickness | Width | Overlap |
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| For openings to 8' in height: | |||
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- people, animals and push-type carts.......................... |
.080"
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8"
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1/2
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- vehicles and power feed carts, or if temperature difference between adjacent areas.............................. |
.080"
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8"
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2/3
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- winds or constant equipment traffic............................ |
.120"
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12"
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Full
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| For openings from 8'-14' in height: | |||
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- interior applications................................................... |
.120"
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12"
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1/2
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- temperature difference between adjacent areas.......... |
.120"
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12"
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2/3
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- winds or constant equipment traffic............................ |
.120"
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12"
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Full
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