Type of Tarp to Use

[JoieD]

I know some of you use a tarp to cover your run to keep it dryer. What kind do you use? Poly ? Canvas? heavy-duty, super heavy duty? There seems to be numbers associated with tarps too. 10, 15, 16? Do you have a particular brand that has worked well for you through a winter? Who would have thought buying a tarp would be so complicated.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I just buy the cheap plastic tarps and use them. Usually last one or two winters.

 

[karlamaria]

Tarps at walmart, heavy duty poly I believe. We have them on top and sides. My girl can stay out of the wind this way

 

[thaokou21]

Poly ? Canvas? heavy-duty, super heavy duty.

I used them all and it usually last just one winter no matter how strong they are.

 

[welasharon]

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Yep.

 

[SallyF]

I buy the heavy duty poly ones from TSC, and I'm lucky if they last a whole winter on the top. They seem to do better on the sides, but the wind, rain and occasional snow just beat up the top one. I shudder to think what the medium weight would be like. We just bought those to cover the firewood racks and they seem awfully flimsy.

 

[annie3001]

heavy duty tarp from home depot. i spent about 40.00 dollars on two. they have lasted 3 years.

 

[bluebird]

I wrap with clear pvc tarp. Ordered it on line but can't remember from who. Just google 'clear pvc tarp'.

 

[Chris09]

I use 12-Oz. Cotton Duck Canvas Tarp like the Canvas Tarp used to cover loads on flat bed trailers. I will let you know that there not cheep, your looking at around $200.00 for a 16ft. x 24ft but they will last.

Chris