Tarpaulin Help & Advice
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Frequently Asked Questions
All of our Tarpaulin thicknesses are subject to differing weather conditions and multiple uses, and so we cannot put a time length on their lifespan. Generally, our 270gsm Heavy-Duty Tarpaulin will last longer than our 80gsm Lightweight Tarps for example, however this all depends on the conditions they are used in and the quality of how they have been fitted. To get the most out of your Tarp, we recommend it is securely fastened with Ball Bungees and is not able to beat in the wind.
Out of our Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Tarpaulins, our 270gsm Heavy Duty Tarp will last the longest in outside conditions. Please note, that all our Tarpaulins are designed to be used as a temporary covering and not as a permanent solution.
If you are looking for a short-term covering to use in a domestic setting, for example, to cover garden furniture or wood stacks, then an 80gsm Lightweight Tarpaulin would be the most suitable option.
If you are looking for a mid-term outdoor covering, to protect for example building tools or partially finished ground-level projects, then our 140 or 170gsm Tarpaulins would be best suited.
If you are in need of a long-term, temporary covering to cover a building that is in the midst of construction - ie, it has no roof, then our 250 and 270gsm Heavy Duty Tarpaulins are the best choice.
