| There are a wide variety of uses for tarpaulins | | | | the tarp must be applied and tied down manually. A |
| (tarps). One important use is to secure and protect | | | | heavy tarp is more difficult and time consuming. Most |
| lumber while it is being transported. It is important for | | | | lumber tarps do not include the supplies needed to tie |
| lumber to be secured and protected while it is | | | | the tarp down, so they must be also be purchased. |
| transported. The best and most cost efficient way | | | | Usually they need to be purchased separately. |
| to cover and protect lumber is with a tarp. | | | | Lumber tarps must not only secure the lumber in the |
| Lumber tarps usually come in two or three pieces. | | | | bed of the truck, but must also protect the lumber |
| Most lumber tarps can accommodate truck beds up | | | | from the elements. Rain, ice, and UV rays can all |
| to 48 feet long. Lumber tarps are different from | | | | damage lumber. Mesh lumber tarps provide excellent |
| other types of tarps in that they are shaped to | | | | protection from the sun's UV rays. Waterproof |
| accommodate loads of lumber up to eight feet | | | | polyethylene lumber tarps provide protection against |
| above the bed of the truck. Lumber tarps generally | | | | the rain. |
| cost between $300 and $400 per piece, with some | | | | Lumber tarps are a vital part of transporting lumber. |
| discounted 3- piece full sets costing about $850. | | | | They keep the wood safe from the elements and |
| Lumber tarps are usually made of mesh or | | | | keep the lumber from falling out of the truck bed, a |
| polyethylene. These two materials are as durable as | | | | serious safety hazard. The right tarp can protect the |
| canvas but not as heavy. The weight is an important | | | | valuable cargo as well as protecting other travelers. |
| aspect to consider when choosing a lumber tarp, as | | | | |