Tarpaulin

[Mortimer Firewood]

I am looking to get some clear tarpaulin for the roof of my log store, which is basically a car port frame. Letting the sun beat down into it while keeping the rain off will hopefully improve the drying. For the sides I will get some of that breathable fabric that gets used on building sites. It's designed for high wind loads too. Will probably get some of the screen printed variety to save the neighbours looking at the blue tarpaulin that's currently there. It's not too pretty.

 

Why cover the sides just cover the top . The sun will help but airflow is the key to getting a nice dry log.

[woody3]

Tarpaulins Direct 01904 696999 , good sheets,good service.

 

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used them for years

[BrendanTreeFeller]

Large old army tent or piece of tent green heavy canvas from army surplus store very weatherproof and tough £20/- to £50- heavy though...

[Big Rodders]

Just stumbled across this thread. Nobody has mentioned 1200 gauge damp proof course black plastic. A large roll, can't remember it's size, costs about £30 and does a number of stores. I have used it for over 6 years and it is still useable. Preferred use is to stretch it across a light timber frame to ensure air movement between the top of the logs and the roof. Also, it has survived the heavy storms experienced in West Donegal. It is light and manageable by one person, cheap, versatile, reuseable and non conspicuous (if that's relevant)

[Big Rodders]

My apologies to Little Green Woodchopper. I have just deciphered his comment of 3 Dec regarding DFM so all the Brownie points go to him for first suggesting this simple and cost effective idea.

[paulcumberland]

Looking for a decent tarpaulin to cover me logs up, ones on ebay look rubbish! any ideas? shed is full so they will have to go out.

 

Have run market stalls and we use the old striped sheets that have either got pin holes in or been rubbed over the floor to many times, 6m x 18m sheet cut into two, 3m x 18m sheets covers a stack nicely whilst letting air into the sides, cord timber holds it down, and rolls out easily when you need to get into it.

One year on stall, 2 years over stacks and still in use, they cost me about £35 each. My supplier is

Medway Market Stalls,

30 Pier Approach Road

Gillingham

Kent

ME7 1R

I've always picked up. and not bought any for two years, changed to Gazabo tentage.