| There's a tarp for every occasion, but there's also a | | | | are stored for considerable periods of time. A wood |
| widely held misconception that all tarps need to be | | | | pile being left in the corner of a garage for the |
| solid and waterproof. Of course, that does cover the | | | | summer should be placed either in a container |
| majority of tarps sold the world over, but there's a | | | | specifically made to handle wood and logs, or it |
| smaller segment of the market that needs tarps that | | | | needs to be placed on a vinyl tarp and then covered |
| breathe. Ergo, we have mesh tarps. | | | | with a thick mesh tarp. This prevents most of the |
| Mesh can mean a variety of things, and when it | | | | insect infestation that might occur, and definitely |
| comes to the different types of mesh we find they | | | | reduces mold and mildew buildup. |
| encompass everything from pantyhose (yup, they're | | | | Thinner mesh tarps can be used as makeshift |
| mesh!) to parachutes used to stop planes on flight | | | | storage bags and laundry bags, ideal for camping trips |
| decks on aircraft carriers. | | | | or small dorm rooms. This type of tarp can easily be |
| Materials made with mesh, at any denier (strength), | | | | found in large camping and sports stores along with |
| are ideal to cover items that need to be stored and | | | | stores that specialize in home organization. The |
| segregated, but need to breathe. Not everything | | | | material will hold clothes, fold easily, resist mold and |
| benefits by being completely covered and air tight. | | | | mildew, allow the clothes to breathe so they don't |
| Certain types of wood and lumber need air circulating | | | | get mildew, and can be used again for even another |
| in order to avoid mold buildup, especially when they | | | | purpose later on. |