Warmer weather means more time outside. Mesh Tarps help you stay comfortable on patios, decks, backyards, beer gardens, and construction sites. This guide covers the products, features, and uses so you can find the right tarp for your needs.
Mesh Tarps work well in many situations. When choosing one, think about shade level, size, material, and color.
Mesh, Tarps, Shade Tarps, Privacy Screens, and Windscreens are available for many needs. They block UV rays, add privacy to fencing, and protect goods in transit. Most are made from tough materials like polyethylene, polypropylene, and vinyl.
Shade levels range from 40% to 95%. Grommets are placed at each corner and along the edges, making it easy to tie the tarp down.
Mesh Tarps let air flow through, keeping covered areas cooler and reducing wind force. The open weave also lets rain pass through while blocking heavy downpours.
Read on to learn more about how Mesh Tarps, Shade Tarps, and Windscreens can work for you.
Mesh Tarps are Versatile Tools
Summer opens up the outdoors. You may need shade, privacy, freight covers, or drainage help. No matter the job, there is a Mesh Tarp for it.
Here are the most popular types of Mesh Tarps and Covers:
Mesh Tarps
Mesh Tarps are great for shade, wind protection, security, and privacy. They are made from lightweight but tough fabrics like polyethylene, polypropylene, and vinyl-coated PVC.
Shade levels range from 40% to 95%. Use them on patios, decks, porches, pools, beer gardens, and more.
Grommets are spaced evenly around the edges. Attach the tarp to poles, trees, or fences with zip ties, bungee balls, rope, or wire.
These tarps resist UV rays, tears, acid, and mildew. The open weave lets air flow through, keeping the area cool and comfortable.
Common colors include tan, brown, green, white, and black. Popular sizes include 6' x 10', 6' x 20', 10' x 12', 10' x 20', and 20' x 40'.
Shade Tarps
Shade Tarps create cool, shaded spaces on your patio, porch, deck, backyard, or beer garden. Their lightweight mesh blocks harsh sun rays and keeps the temperature comfortable.
These tarps hold up outdoors. They resist UV rays, mold, and mildew and last through spring, summer, and fall.
Say goodbye to the heat. Shade Tarps make it easy to relax outside.
Windscreens
Windscreens are efficient and affordable. They are made from 100% virgin polyethylene (HDPE) fabric with UV protection for long-lasting use.
They are great for enclosed spaces that need wind protection, security, or privacy. Windscreens have no grommets or buttonholes. You can cut slits or holes into them without the material fraying.
Roll widths fit common fence heights: 3'8", 5'8", 6', and 7'8". Lengths come in 150 feet or 300 feet.
The 87% shade factor version comes in black, green, or tan. The 88% shade factor version comes in ten colors: dark green, black, white, gray, tan, brown, red, royal blue, miller blue, and navy.
Windscreens are used at ball fields, theaters, concerts, construction sites, parks, retention ponds, and more.
Privacy Fence Screens
Privacy Fence Screens are made from knitted 100% virgin polyethylene. They are lead-free and phthalate-free.
These screens are popular at homes, apartments, condos, construction sites, concerts, parks, and highway departments. They hold up in wind, rain, snow, and extreme heat and resist UV rays, tearing, mold, and mildew. You can cut them without fraying.
Shade factors available are 87%, 88%, 90%, and 92%. Most come in green or black. Some styles also come in tan, brown, white, blue, dark green, and gray to match a brand, school, or team.
Widths range from 4 to 17 feet to fit standard fence heights. Rolls are available from 50 to 300 feet long.
Some screens have buttonholes every two inches along the hem. Others let you cut your own holes. Use zip ties, string, or wire to fasten them to fences or poles.
Need fire protection? Fire Retardant Privacy Fence Screens are available with a 92% shade factor, ideal for construction sites, demolition zones, and industrial plants.
Swimming Pool Covers
Pool season is here. Keep your pool clean and covered when it is not in use.
A great option is the Poly Pro Mesh Tarp Pool Cover. It is lightweight and tough. The mesh lets rain and snow pass through while keeping leaves and twigs out. It also stops water from pooling on top, which cuts down on bug breeding.
Hurricane Mesh Tarps
Protect your home from storms with Hurricane Barrier Mesh Tarps. They are made from lightweight but tough 20 Mil thick, 95% closure black trampoline mesh.
Air and water pass through the fabric, which reduces pressure on the cover. Brass grommets every 12 inches make them easy to fasten. They stand up to high winds, flying debris, and heavy rain.
Choose from many sizes or order a custom fit for your home, business, or other structure.
Mesh Truck Tarps
Keep your freight safe on the road with Heavy Duty Mesh Truck Tarps. They are made from strong, high-tensile fabric with stitched hems and hold up in rain, snow, and wind.
They come in many sizes, materials, and colors for pickup trucks, trailers, straight trucks, and semis. Special versions are also available for refuse transfer trailers and asphalt RFL trucks.
Debris Netting and other Construction Mesh Covers
Construction sites need strong protection for workers and the public. Scaffold Debris Netting and Fire Retardant Netting are built for this job.
Made from high-density knitted polyethylene, they come in many grades and sizes. Debris Netting also adds privacy and shade along fence lines.
Use it as a debris barrier or for cooling and privacy. It is a key part of any construction, renovation, or demolition site.
Containment Tarps
Need to protect your site from debris or environmental hazards? Containment Tarps, Fire Retardant Containment Tarps, and Airbag Containment Tarps are built for that.
They work well for sandblasting, abatement, shipbuilding, tank construction, and more. They contain debris and protect people, structures, and the surrounding area. Custom sizes are available to fit any project.
Orange Barrier Fencing
Orange Barrier Fencing is a simple, effective way to block off an area. It is made from tough, flexible polypropylene.
Use it for temporary fencing at construction sites, roadwork, concerts, festivals, and sporting events. The bright orange color is easy to see and warns people of nearby hazards.
In winter, it also helps control drifting and blowing snow on patios, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots.
Custom Mesh Tarps
Need something beyond a standard size? Custom Mesh Curtains and Custom Mesh Tarps are made to your exact dimensions and needs.
Mesh Fabric by the Yard and Roll
Working on a DIY project or repair? Mesh Fabric available by the Yard or in Full Rolls. It blocks sun, wind, and debris while letting air flow through, ideal for any size job or inventory need.
Tips for Putting Up Your Mesh Tarps, Privacy Screen, and Windscreens
Setting up a Mesh Tarp, Shade Tarp, or Windscreen is easy. Start by clearing the area of obstacles like trees, power lines, or buildings.
Grommets are built into the corners and edges. Use them to attach the tarp to poles, trees, or structures with zip ties, bungee balls, hooks, wire, or cord. Do not pull the tarp too tight. Connect as many grommets as you can for even tension and a stable hold.
For fencing, a Windscreen is a great option. It installs vertically and has no grommets. Cut your own slits or holes, the material will not fray. Fasten it to the fence with zip ties. You can also cut small wind holes to stop it from acting like a sail in heavy wind.
Taking Care of Your Mesh Tarps
Good care keeps your Mesh Tarps, Windscreens, and Privacy Screens working longer. Do not overstretch them. Too much tension can damage the fabric or pull out grommets.
Clean them regularly. Dirt, grime, bird droppings, and debris build up over time. Spray the tarp with a hose or use a power washer on a low setting. For heavy buildup, scrub gently with mild dish soap and warm water using a soft brush. Do not use harsh cleaners or scrub hard, this weakens the material. Dedicated Tarp Cleaners are also safe to use. Rinse off all soap and let the tarp dry fully before storing.
Check your tarps often for tears, holes, and grommet damage. Fix any problems right away.
Before storing, make sure tarps are clean and dry. Fold or roll them up and store in a cool, dry spot off the ground, away from heat and direct sunlight.
Tarp Accessories to Help Secure Mesh Tarps
Securing your Mesh Tarp correctly is key to good protection. Use the grommets along the edges with the right fasteners for a snug fit. This also stops the tarp from flapping in the wind. Here are the best accessories to get the job done.
Grommets
Grommets are metal rings built into the edges of your tarp. They are made from brass, aluminum, nickel, or stainless steel. Use them with straps, bungee cords, zip ties, cord, or rope to hold the tarp in place.
Use as many grommets as you can and keep the tension even on each one. Uneven pressure can cause damage. If a grommet breaks, Grommet Kits make it easy to replace.
Tarp Bungee Balls
Tarp Bungee Balls (also called Tarp Ball Ties) make securing a tarp fast and easy. Each one has an elastic cord attached to a plastic ball. Thread the cord through a grommet, wrap it around a structure, then slip the ball through the eye of the cord.
They come in three sizes: 6-inch (stretches to 8.5"), 9-inch (stretches to 12.5"), and 11-inch (stretches to 15.5").
Zip Ties
Zip Ties are a quick way to fasten Mesh Tarps and Windscreens. These heavy-duty black nylon ties resist UV rays and heat. They come in 8-inch, 11-inch, and 14-inch lengths.
Rubber Tarp Straps
Rubber Tarp Straps are made from tough black rubber with S-hooks on both ends. They stretch to hold your tarp firmly in place and work well in rain, snow, and sun.
For the Widest Selection of Mesh Tarps and Windscreens, Tarps Now is your Premier Source
Looking for shade, privacy, or job site protection? Tarps Now has a wide range of Mesh Tarps, Privacy Fence Screens, Windscreens, and more.
Have a question or need help picking the right product? Call us at (888) 800-1383 or email sales@tarpsnow.com. Our team in Michigan is ready to help.
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