Depending upon the requirements and size of ship, the frame may be constructed of a variety of materials including PVC pipe, steel pipe, lumber, strapping. Create a perimeter belt around the ship with which to lock the film down. Cut and place the shrinkfilm material over the frame. Anchor the shrinkfilm edges. Seal the shrinkfilm seams.
Heat shrink the shrinkfilm with hand held, gas propane heat guns.
Install a custom passive, or active, ventilation system, and personnel and material access doors. The materials used can include A single 7 or 8 mil, specialty blended polyolefin available in clear, blue, or white, such as Armorshield TM depending upon the desired effect. A multi-layer shrinkfilm with special properties, such as Armorshield Plus TM . It has a fabric backing which makes it stronger, eliminates scratching, and inhibits condensation. The shrinkfilm is clear, or blue tinted, and the backing is white which gives the film a glossy appearance.