| Most states require truck tarps to be placed on top | | | | A tarp for asphalt material is usually made with a |
| of loads that are loose in the bed of a semi truck. | | | | urethane coating on the tarp on either side that aids |
| This helps prevent the contents of the trucks from | | | | the asphalt from sticking to the tarp. These are |
| falling onto the roadway or hitting cars, especially | | | | usually water proof, recent developments have seen |
| windshields. In bad weather conditions the tarp can | | | | the addition of side flaps which help keep more heat |
| also help keep your items from getting wet, frozen | | | | in and helps the tarp from flapping. |
| or blowing away. | | | | Waterproof vinyl tarps are made seamless and are |
| There are several types of truck tarps on the | | | | full width, the most latest designs see improved tech |
| market. You can get them in many different colors, | | | | to help divert water away from the tarp quicker, |
| maybe even one that matches the cab of the truck. | | | | reducing weight. This is a great option for use with a |
| Be sure you know the length of the bed that you | | | | super slider cable system. You can use this for |
| want to cover. Make sure you know what you are | | | | severe weather application, which can be snow, ice |
| covering, there are specific types of tarps for items, | | | | or torrential rain. Also ideal for covering up |
| especially if you are hauling asphalt. | | | | construction materials. |
| The latest heavy duty mesh tarp allow air to pass | | | | The heavy duty waste mesh truck tarps can be |
| through and improved constructions ensures there is | | | | used with hook lifts, lugger box and roll offs. Most of |
| less flapping that occurs. This is great for covering | | | | them provide ultra-violet protection. This tarp is made |
| aggregate, (sand, gravel, cement, pebbles, rocks and | | | | of locking stitches, a method always improving to |
| trash). This is not a good option to use for asphalt as | | | | enable use in more demanding environments. |
| it will melt. | | | | |