Tarpaulin

This is an accepted version of this page A tarpaulin (/tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/ tar-PAW-lin,[1] also US: /ˈtɑːrpəlɪn/[2]) or tarp is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof material, often cloth such as canvas or polyester coated with polyurethane, or made of plastics such as polyethylene.

Tarpaulins often have reinforced grommets at the corners and along the sides to form attachment points for rope, allowing them to be tied down or suspended.

They are used during construction or after disasters to protect partially built or damaged structures,[3] to prevent mess during painting and similar activities, and to contain and collect debris.

They are used to protect the loads of open trucks and wagons, to keep wood piles dry, and for shelters such as tents or other temporary structures.

Many amateur builders of plywood sailboats turn to polyethylene tarpaulins for making their sails, as it is inexpensive and easily worked.

[5] Tarpaulins can be classified based on a diversity of factors, such as material type (polyethylene, canvas, vinyl, etc.

The vinyl tarp is ideal for agriculture, construction, industrial, trucks, flood barrier and temporary roof repair.

Following this color-coded system, blue indicates a lightweight tarp, and typically has a weave count of 8×8 and a thickness of 0.005–0.006 in (0.13–0.15 mm).