Farm-Based Uses of Polyethylene and Canvas Tarps

Polyethylene and canvas tarps are essential tools, and can be used to protect hay, animals, equipment, and crops in farms. While it's possible to use the two kinds of tarps interchangeably, there are many situations when one is better suited for a specific application over the other because of its unique characteristics.

Polyethylene tarps are tough, flexible, and chemical-resistant. They are also waterproof and ideal for outdoor use. Canvas tarpaulin, on the other hand, is made from closely woven natural or synthetic fibers. They were once used as sails before modern boats replaced them with specially-designed fabrics. Although water-resistant, canvas tarpaulin can get wet if exposed to a heavy downpour unlike polyethylene tarps. However, canvas tarps allow air to pass through and breathe unlike polyethylene-tarpaulin.

Farm owners can use both canvas and polyethylene tarps to protect hay or haystacks. When soggy or wet, hay can smell bad and decompose quickly. This makes it unusable as feeds and bedding for farm animals. Waterproof polyethylene tarps can be used to protect hay from rain or snow, while canvas tarps can help avoid hay from becoming too brittle due to overexposure to sunlight.

Herd animals require shade but grazing land often lack enough trees to shelter them. Canvas tarps strung along trees or on makeshift structures can protect animals from the harsh weather. Their breathable properties can help ensure that animals stay cool and comfortable outdoors.

Canvas tarpaulin is also ideal for covering farm equipment. Its ability to allow air to circulate helps prevent rusting, molding, and heat-related damage.

Both canvas and polyethylene tarps are also great for covering the back of trucks and pick-up trucks. Canvas tarpaulin can secure goods and allow air to circulate while they're being transported. If there's heavy rain, however, polyethylene tarps can be used instead to help avoid produce from getting wet.

Tarpaulin can also be used to line irrigation systems, as they effectively direct water to dry areas and remove pooled water that can drown crops. Polyethylene tarps are preferred for this kind of job because they're waterproof, flexible, and tough. Additionally, irrigation lining made out of polyethylene can be moved and reused.

When cold weather threatens crops, some farm owners turn to canvas tarps to cover their field and keep the harvest safe and warm. Meanwhile, polyethylene tarps can be utilized to reduce the overuse of the aquifer and keep it useful for residential wells and in preventing sinkholes.

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Tarpaflex is a family-owned business that has supplied poly and canvas tarps to farmers, boat owners, landscapers, and the construction industry nationwide for over 25 years. It offers the lowest prices for tarpaulin online and can provide additional discounts to bulk purchases. For more information on its products, visit Tarpaflex.com or call 239-643-0877.


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