Heavy Duty Tarps

What you will find here

This section lists 58 heavy duty tarps across 9 sub-categories (Canvas Tarps, Clear Vinyl Tarps, Demolition & Debris Tarps, Drip Diverter Tarps, Mesh Tarps and Shade Tarp, Poly Tarps, Roll-Off Container Tarps, Snow Removal Tarps). Prices currently range from $7.99 to $579.19 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use heavy duty tarps for covering equipment, hay and building materials, construction sites and scaffolding and truck beds, trailers and outdoor storage. Check finished (hemmed) size, which can be a few inches smaller than the cut size, and tie down at every grommet in windy weather.

How to choose heavy duty tarps

Check the finished size against what you need to cover and pick the material: vinyl for waterproof toughness, canvas for breathability, mesh for shade and airflow, poly for low cost.

Working load limits in this section run from 5,400 lbs to 5,400 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Pick the material. Vinyl for waterproof toughness, canvas for breathability, poly for low weight and cost, mesh for shade and airflow.
2. Check finished size. Hemmed tarps are usually a little smaller than the listed cut size.
3. Plan tie-downs. Use bungees or rope at every grommet and avoid sharp edges.

Materials compared

• 22 oz. Clear Vinyl (10 products) — PVC-coated (vinyl) fabric is waterproof, UV-resistant and easy to clean.
• 6 oz Polyethylene (8 products) — High-density polyethylene is tough, light and does not rot or absorb water.
• Vinyl Coated (6 products) — PVC-coated (vinyl) fabric is waterproof, UV-resistant and easy to clean.
• 12 oz Polyester (5 products) — Polyester webbing has low stretch, holds tension well and resists UV and moisture — the standard for tie-down and lifting straps.
• 26 oz. Heavy Duty Vinyl (5 products) — PVC-coated (vinyl) fabric is waterproof, UV-resistant and easy to clean.

Specifications to compare

• Thickness — thicker material resists abrasion and cutting better but adds weight.
• Capacity — the rated load for this item in the use it is designed for.

Before you buy

• Measure load length, width and height before choosing a size.
• Confirm the drop reaches the deck so the tarp can be strapped at the D-rings.
• Count the straps or bungees you need — one per D-ring is a good rule.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 23 products under $25; 26 products $25 to $100; 8 products $100 to $500; 1 product over $500. 58 of 58 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Tie down at every grommet in wind.
• Avoid sharp edges or pad them.
• Store dry to prevent mildew.

Reading the option tables

Every product page in this section has a full table of options. Each row is one size, length, fitting or pack quantity you can order, with its own US dollar price and stock status. Use the table to compare prices across sizes before you click through — the cheapest listing price is often for the smallest size or single pack, so check the row that matches what you actually need.

Products to compare

• 4″ x 5′ Roll-Off Container Winch Strap with Large Flat Hook – Polyester Webbing, 5,400 lbs WLL — from $7.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 5,400 lbs
• 6 oz Polyethylene 70% Shade Mesh Tarps with Grommets — from $15.99; 6 oz Polyethylene
• Canvas Tarps – Green — from $22.59; 12 oz Polyester
• Heavy Duty Fire Retardant Canvas Tarp with Aluminum Grommets – 16 oz Polyester, Olive Green — from $24.99; 16 oz 540 GSM Polyester
• 10′ Black 70 % Shade Mesh Tarp With Grommets – 6 Oz Polyethylene — from $27.99; 6 oz Polyethylene
• 6 ft. – Heavy Duty Clear Vinyl Tarp with Grommets – 24 Mil Thickness — from $36.99; 22 oz. Clear Vinyl
• 8 ft. – Heavy Duty Clear Vinyl Tarp with Grommets – 24 Mil Thickness — from $53.79; 22 oz. Clear Vinyl
• 20′ x 20′ Heavy Duty Leak Diverter Tarp with Grommets — from $139.99; Vinyl Coated

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.