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Some questions we often hear at A1 Tarps are "What is tarp cloth made of?" and "Are all tarps made of the same fabric?" These are good questions, and the experts at A1 Tarps have put together this guide to help you better understand all there is to know about tarp materials.First, not all tarps are made of the same thing. In fact, tarps are made from many kinds of materials. However, the most common tarp materials are polyethylene (or "poly" for short), vinyl and canvas, so we will focus on thos …

There are many reasons why tarps are great to keep around your home or business, but did you know they can serve many purposes in the great outdoors too? Keep reading to learn how tarps can come in handy while you're engaging in your favorite outdoor activities.Protect Your Tent At A1 Tarps, virtually all our tarps make good camping tarps. That's because our poly tarps, vinyl tarps and canvas tarps are made to be strong, durable and resistant to UV rays. Our tarps made of poly and vinyl are wate …

Tarps can fulfill a wide variety of needs. You can even use them to help protect your home or business. The experts at A1 Tarps have assembled this list of ways a tarp or tarp system can help protect your residential or commercial property. Learn how the right tarps can help you avoid the following issues. Water damage - If you need protection from water damage at your home or business, a tarp can help. A1 Tarps' poly tarps (short for polyethylene) and PVC vinyl tarps are waterproof. (Our c …

When properly installing a tarp, the specific installation process varies depending on the project. However, there are some tips and rules of thumb that can apply to virtually any situation in which you want to install a tarp. Let's look at what they are.Tip 1: Make measurements and calculations ahead of time. Many people ask us how to put a tarp on a roof. You can find some helpful instructions about that in this guide on how to tarp a roof. If you review those instructions, you will see that t …

Whether you need commercial tarps, industrial tarps or tarps for use around your home, there are as many uses for tarps as there are types. In fact, there are so many options that you might be unsure how to choose the best tarp for your home or business.This guide from the experts at A1 Tarps can help you better understand the different kinds of tarps so you can select the residential or commercial tarp that best fits your needs. If you're still unsure after reviewing this guide, contact us at A …