Tarps give protection for an almost unlimited number of applications to shield things such as materials, equipment, structures, and space. When the job requires the necessary strength, durability, and weight to withstand severe conditions and elements a Heavy Duty Tarp is needed. As you look for one of these covers, the question will arise, “How Thick is a Heavy Duty Tarp?”
A few important characteristics help make a tarp Heavy Duty including its dernier or thickness. These thicknesses usually show a measuring in mils, which are 1/1000 of an inch. Additional significant features in determining the Heavy Duty aspect of a tarp is the material weight per square yard as well as the mesh count also known as the weave.
Heavy Duty Thickness
With a wide variety of tarp materials including Canvas, Vinyl, Poly, and Mesh there can be some fluctuations in what is considered Heavy Duty. As a general starting point for many of these fabrics and types of covers, a thickness of 12 mils will typically begin to classify what is a Heavy Duty Tarp. Depending on your needs, covers are available in super heavy duty and even extreme duty. Some Poly Tarps are as thick as 24 mils, Canvas Tarps 30 mils, Hypalon Nylon Tarps 35 mils, and Vinyl Tarps up to 50 mils.
Heavy Duty Material Weights
Material weight of tarps are just as important, if not more so, in determining the merits of Heavy Duty covers. This weight is classified per square yard (3’ X 3’) of the material. Mesh Tarps are relatively thin, but for their strong material crafting they are considered Heavy Duty starting at 10 oz (ounces) per square yard. Poly Tarps begin around 6 oz while Canvas and Vinyl Tarps have Heavy Duty starting weight at approximately 15 oz.
Tarps Now has the Largest Selection of Heavy Duty Tarps
No matter what thickness, weight, fabric, or color Tarps Now has a tarp for you. Whether it is Heavy Duty, Lightweight, or anything in between along with the necessary accessories you will find it here. Contact our experienced team members at (888) 800-1383 or sales@tarpsnow.com to learn more about or to order your tarps today. We look forward to speaking with you!
