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Article #152: The Advantages of Canvas Tarps

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Tarpaulins (tarps) made of canvas are than disposable plastic tarps, so they
some of the most versatile tarps on the are also safer as there is less chance of
market today. These tarps can be flame injury due to falls.
retardant, water resistant, and mildew Canvas tarps can be used when landscaping
resistant. Canvas tarps come in several as well. Lightweight waterproof tarps
fabric gauges, from 10-ounce to 17-ounce are perfect for protecting grass or
and up. (The higher the number, the plants during snowstorms. Tarps have
heavier and more durable the fabric.) been used for decades to cover baseball
Prices range from around $10 for small, diamonds and football fields during
untreated canvas tarps, to hundreds of inclement weather; the tarp can be
dollars for large waterproof and removed as soon as the rain has stopped
fire-retardant models. The tarps come in and play can usually resume immediately.
countless sizes and can be used for a Many of the finest tents are made of
multitude of purposes from painting to canvas. Adventurous and inventive
landscaping to camping. campers can make their own camping
One of the most common uses of canvas accommodations with canvas tarps, straps
tarps is to protect furniture, carpets and a few poles. These structures will
and other items while painting inside or provide shade, will be water and wind
outside. While canvas tarps are more resistant, and are a fraction of the cost
expensive than disposable plastic tarps, of a regular tent.
they can be used over and over again. Canvas tarps are versatile and cost
Canvas tarps are heavy and will stay in effective. They can be used in many
place without a lot of complicated taping diverse situations and are sturdy and
and securing, and fit well over curved dependable.
surfaces. They are usually less slippery






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