subject: Vinyl Tarps And Its Adaptability In Uses [print this page] Do you know how many uses a vinyl tarp has? It is a very a adaptable item to have in your home, or workplace. Vinyl tarps can be used as covers, or as protection from the weather.
They are used by by sports fans at tailgating parties. Contractors use them in a multitude of ways. Roofers have them to protect windows and shrubs when removing an old roof. Painters use them for dust and paint containment. They are a handyman's best friend.
You can even find vinyl tarps with a camouflage design, which is a favorite of hunters. It has a camouflage color design which allows the hunter to blend into the environment. Another great use for a vinyl tarp is to use one as a pond liner. Follow general directions in making your backyard pond and then install your liner as instructed. How fun is that? Be creative.
They are waterproof and come either coated or laminated. The coated tarps are available 22 oz., 18 oz., and 14 oz., and depending on the job at hand choose the correct one for your needs.
The 22 oz. And 18 oz. Coated tarps are resistant to oil, acid, grease and mildew while the 14 oz. Doesn't have the resistance to withstand all the elements. All three will resist the cold, tearing and will offer UV protection. You'll find they are used in the farm industry, construction, industrial sector. Trucks carrying hay would use the coated type to cover the load and haul it. You can even use a vinyl tarp as temporary fix for a roof leak.
The laminated tarps are waterproof and tear resistant but are for indoor use only The cold weather will crack them and does not provides any UV protection.
Vinyl tarps are a good thing. Purchase one for your next job and see.
