Warmer weather means more time outside, on patios, decks, backyards, beer gardens, and job sites. Mesh tarps, shade tarps, and windscreens help you stay comfortable and protected in all of these spaces. This guide covers the products, features, and uses to help you find the right one.
Mesh tarps work well in many situations. When choosing one, think about the shade level, size, material, and color you need.
A wide variety of mesh tarps, shade tarps, and windscreens are available. They block UV rays, add privacy to fencing, and protect supplies and freight in transit. Most are made from polyethylene, polypropylene, or vinyl.
Shade levels range from 40% to 95%. Grommets are placed at each corner and spaced 12 to 36 inches apart around the edges, depending on the product. They make it easy to tie the tarp down or secure it to a structure.
Mesh tarps let air flow through, which adds comfort and helps block wind and flying debris. The open weave also lets water pass through while repelling heavy rain.
Read on to learn more about these effective and versatile covers.
There is a Mesh Tarp for your Application
As the weather warms up, your outdoor to-do list grows. Whether you need shade, privacy, freight protection, supply covers, or drainage, there is a mesh tarp for the job.
Here are the most popular types of mesh tarps and related 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 spots in your backyard, patio, porch, deck, or beer garden. Their lightweight mesh blocks harsh sun rays and keeps the temperature down.
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 effective and affordable. They are made from 100% virgin polyethylene (HDPE) fabric with UV protection for long-lasting use.
They are great for fenced areas 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, and snow and resist UV rays, temperature extremes, 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 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 additional Construction Mesh Products
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 roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and patios.
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 is 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 Installing Your Mesh Tarps 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.
Maintaining 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.
Tarps Now is your Source for Shade and Protection with the Widest Selection of Tarps and Covers
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 is ready to help.
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