| Blue tarps are some of the more commonly seen | | | | damage, the tarp should have opposite sides |
| protection materials. In general, most blue tarps are | | | | wrapped around two-by-four boards and nailed down |
| medium duty, which means they have around a ten | | | | on both ends of the damage. The other two sides |
| by ten denier count and six mil thickness. A medium | | | | should be nailed down with boards for full coverage. |
| duty tarp is used for temporary protection, such as | | | | For broken windows, the tarp can be secured around |
| for protecting objects outdoors for a short period of | | | | the entire window. |
| time. Another common use for a blue tarp is as a | | | | Blue tarps aren't only used as hurricane tarps. |
| hurricane tarp and, during hurricane season, these | | | | Another use for a medium-duty tarp is camping, as a |
| tarps are given out to residents. Nevertheless, before | | | | camp site should have protection in case of rain. As a |
| a hurricane hits, you should be prepared already with | | | | camping tarp, a blue tarp should cover the campsite |
| a few blue tarps, as well as boards, hammers, and | | | | but not be used as a tent. Instead, the blue tarp can |
| nails, in case of any damage. | | | | be attached to surrounding trees and angled so that |
| Tarps are needed for the aftermath of a hurricane. | | | | the tent, any other belongings, and the surrounding |
| Common damages from a medium to severe | | | | ground are covered and protected from the rain. An |
| hurricane include roof damage and broken windows. | | | | additional tarp can fit under the tent to protect the |
| As a contractor may not be able to assess the | | | | base from rain or wet dirt. |
| damage immediately, the next best thing is to | | | | Essentially, blue tarps are used best for temporary |
| temporarily fix the damage to prevent water and | | | | outdoor protection. Whether it's a few days to a |
| mold from damaging the interior of your home. Using | | | | few months, medium-duty blue tarps make adequate |
| a blue tarp is one option for protecting the interior of | | | | protection for your home and other investments. |
| your home for up to 90 days. In the case of roof | | | | |