Poly Tarp Covers

As Hurricane Earl lashes the Caribbean as a category 3 storm, the U.S. braces for what could be the first major hurricane to make landfall this year. Hurricanes can cause severe damage to property including rooftops. During these seasonal storms, a poly tarp can provide protection both before and after the storm.

Tarps are simply sheets of laminated polyethylene that are retrofitted with grommets every 18 inches. The waterproof material of the poly tarp is also naturally resistant to mold, rot and mildew. These factors along with the lightweight nature of the poly tarp makes them ideal in emergency situations. Durable and tear resistant, the tarp cover is an asset in storm situations as well as in every day applications.


Using a tarp to cover damaged rooftops after a storm such as a Hurricane, can greatly reduce collateral damage to both the interior and exterior of a structure. The tarps can be easily attached to any roof through the use of 2 x 4 studs and nails. The placing of the tarp covers along vulnerable locations will reduce water from entering a structure and will limit the need for evacuation do to unlivable conditions. Sold in a variety of colors and sizes, tarps have proven to be a great asset during Hurricane situations in the past and should be a main component in storm preparation for the future.