Poly tarps are waterproof covers used to protect machinery, homes, hay etc. from water and dust exposure. Poly tarps are also ideal for covering building materials, firewood and as temporary roof covers and camping. Large size poly tarps can be used as covers on ice skating rinks, athletic fields and go-cart arenas. Poly tarps are plastic coated and impermeable to water. Blue polyethylene tarpaulins are the most popular kind. They are distinctive in appearance, easily recognizable and the most widely used. Finished poly tarps have their edges hemmed in with metallic grommets punched through. A ball bungee or rubber bungee can be run through the grommets to hold down the cover.
Poly Tarps are large, Polyethylene tarpaulin fabric covers. Very important part of heavy duty tarps.
Poly tarps are completely waterproof and heat-sealed. They have grommets that are evenly spaced, so you can secure them to differently-shaped goods with bungees or rope, eliminating gaps and preventing the tarp from flapping loose or blowing away in the wind.
Some poly tarps, like hay tarps, are specifically designed to meet the unique challenges that come with protecting a fragile or oddly-shaped product (like a hay crop).
Other poly tarps, like blue poly tarps (also called blue plastic tarps), are designed to have a wide range of possible applications when it comes to protecting goods.
Poly tarps are used to cover and protect a variety of goods and commodities from water damage, weather damage, moisture damage (mildew), and damage from direct sunlight.
Heavy duty Poly tarps are typically used to cover anything stored outside or in a garage, barn, or shed, where there’s limited structural protection from weather.
Poly tarps can be used to cover:
Poly tarps have 4 key advantages. They are described as below:
Heat-sealed polyethylene is completely impermeable to water.
Poly tarps can cover anything from ice-skating rinks to landscaping equipment to firewood.
Poly tarps can weight as little as 1.2 lbs, making them easy to fold and carry. Even heavy-duty poly tarps, typically hay tarps, are only 49 lbs, which is lighter than other comparable heavy-duty tarps.
Poly tarps can handle exposure to the elements without taking on damage.
The two primary types of poly tarps are blue poly tarps and hay tarps.