This blue Hurricane Tarp is made from light duty polyethylene and provides a practical covering solution before and after a disaster. It can be used to help protect residential or business properties, roofs, structures, outdoor equipment, supplies, livestock, and boats. Growers can also use it to help shield topsoil from gale, hail, storm surge, and debris carried by high winds. This versatile blue tarp is a useful option for temporary protection during storm preparation and recovery. LIGHT DUTY POLYETHYLENE HURRICANE TARPS Finished Size: 6" or 3% allowed tolerance from stated size Fiber Thickness: 1000 denier Mesh Count: 8x8 /in² Thickness: 6 mils Waterproof and UV resistant Grommet Spacing (all sides): 36" approx. We are proud to be ranked top in hurricane cover and tarp suppliers worldwide. Largest Inventory Lowest Price Guaranteed Fastest Shipping Highest Standards The Uses of Hurricane Tarps A Blue Poly Tarp is an ideal covering solution before and after a disaster. It is the tarp commonly used for disaster relief. Here at Tarps Plus we offer general-purpose hurricane tarps and hurricane boat covers. The general purpose tarps are often used for protecting residential and business properties, roofs, structures, outdoor equipment, supplies, livestock, and boats. Growers can also use these tarps to protect the topsoil from gale, hail, storm surge, and objects brought by high winds. After the hurricane, there is a possibility that your roof will get damaged. And even if you want to have it repaired right away, it might be difficult to get professional help. That’s when you use a hurricane tarp. Use this as your temporary cover to prevent wind damage and water leakage until you get the repairs that you need. By doing so, you can prevent further damage in case it rains. Hurricane tarps are just temporary covers. They are not meant for long-term use. For tarps, you can use for a longer time, check out our heavy-duty poly tarps. These hurricane tarps made of polyethylene can be recycled. Go green by bringing them to recycling facilities that accept old and unusable hurricane covers. FEMA likes to order the hurricane covers with 550 test paracord. The cord is tied to the grommets on the tarp cover and then tied to the roof.