The Different Types of Boat Tarpaulins
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Tarps are sheets of durable, flexible, waterproof material. Usually, clothes such as canvas coated with plastic or latex are used to make tarps. It is common to find grommets at corners or on the sides of tarps that provide attachment points for ropes for tying or suspending the tarp. Nowadays, tarps are sometimes made from woven polyethene as well. Such tarps are called Polytarps. Boats have been covered and protected from the weather for a very long time with tarps. Types of boat tarps: Tarps are primarily classified on the basis of their material. Some common types of tarps are: Poly tarps: Poly tarps are the most popular type of tarp and provide excellent rain protection. The material is high-density resin, with heavy-duty grommets which complete the tarp. Mildew and tear resistance, acid resistance, and ease of use in subarctic temperatures guarantee these poly tarps' durability. Canvas Tarpaulins : These tarps are hemmed and stitched around the perimeter and reinforced. The ...