Construction Explainer

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Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

North American (General)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
We've all tried to lay out a tarp or blanket outside. When the wind is blowing, it's frustrating, and one of the things we try to do first is put some weight on it to hold it down. In the case of vapor barriers on job sites, the weight of the rebar is not sufficient to keep the job site safe. In fact, if wind is able to get under the vapor barrier, the rigidity of the Rebar will actually help turn the whole structure into a wing or sale, causing the whole structure toe lift up until it collapses under its own weight. Like a cresting wave. And just like a winger wave, it has the power to take anyone or anything on top of it for a ride with disastrous consequences. So in order to keep the job site and all those working on it safe, please make sure to secure the edges of the vapor barrier and especially the corners