Tarpaulin has a wide usage covering not just waterproofing requirements but is extensively used as covering materials, in fish tanks, vermicompost containers and more. Let us regard their usage and how they feature in various areas that they are used.
Transportation
While transporting goods you are afraid that the loads in open trucks and wagons will be weathered by the sun, wind and rain. The best way to prevent any kind of damage to your goods is with a tarpaulin cover which comes in different sizes according to the size of the vehicle. These covers are also easy to store and can be folded neatly without occupying much space.
Construction locations
You can spot them often at constructions sites, covering newly plastered areas securely and not allowing any water to penetrate within; these prove to be quite advantageous as waterproof covers. They are also used to cover cement bags raw bricks are covered with tarpaulin.
Roof cover and shelter
Leaking roofs after a spell of a storm can be covered with protective tarpaulin to temporarily check the damage caused to the roof. They can be used as tents in refugee or relief camps to shelter disaster-hit victims. People participating in hiking and camping trips find the tarpaulin cover easy to carry as occupies minimum space.
Farming & livestock
Farmers use a greenhouse for farming and propagating new plants in a regulated enclosure. The tarpaulin cover helps in creating the greenhouse environment. In the hotter and colder seasons, the livestock can be moved inside a tarpaulin cover structure constructed as a temporary shelter for the animals. Tarpaulin beds are used for the cultivation of aquatic ferns( like azolla pinnata) that are a high source of protein. These are used as cattle fodder and also act as rich rice biofertilizer enabling high yield.
Ground cover
The high-quality tarpaulin cover can be used to cover sports grounds as field trap, cover vehicles, raw materials and machine covers. The protection it provides keeps the covered material untarnished and in good shape. If you are leaving your house for a long duration, a tarpaulin cover can be used for covering furniture and other materials in the house.
The tarpaulin sheets are made of nylon polyester fabric that makes them 100% waterproof. They have different qualities of GSM and sizes to fit your utility. Specialized products like Blackout fabrics and Fire retardant Tarpaulin have various uses and are preferred for industrial use.
The blog was written by a top management official in a high performing tarpaulin cover company helping people to understand the large scope of the industry and its usage in the consumer sector.