Agricultural Uses for Super Heavy Weight Tarpaulins:

 On the farm, tarps are used for far more than simply covering farm equipment. When left outside, various pieces of farm equipment, such as tools, can be damaged by the elements. Tarpaulins are the best means for protecting them. Moreover, they are very useful, even mandatory (in certain areas) for hauling garbage to the dump. Yet farmers have realized that tarps are indispensable and versatile, and they are one of the most important and useful items on a farm.

Super Heavy Weight Tarpaulins are great for protecting livestock. Sheep animals often require shade, which many people are unaware of. A farmer can quickly and easily build a lean-to or overhead shelter to provide extra shade during extremely hot weather. The tarp can either be tacked between trees or a simple frame can be built with PVC piping to support it. When they do build this kind of structure, they have to take care that it is high enough off the ground that it will not be damaged by horns or antlers. As well, they must make sure it isn't too high, otherwise, they may be practically useless.

Many farmers do not keep their livestock in barns over the winter; instead, the herds are left in the field. In order to survive the very cold months, farmers often construct lean-tos made of tarpaulins. In order to prevent animals from getting into the shelter, farmers close the shelter on two sides. They try to make sure that they do not close in the shelter, but rather create a front and back exit. There is also a possibility of animals panicking in this type of shelter, as well as a wind tunnel effect instead of a block. Farmers should also ensure that the tarp is safely attached to the ground when a storm is a forecast since they do not want it to blow away.

The tarps that line irrigation systems are frequently used on farms. Farmers are often required to direct the flow of water in an effort to get an area to dry out because water is pooling, or alternatively to bring water to a, particularly dry place. Tarps are a fast and effective way to line a tunnel or water channel. In addition to being waterproof, non-rotting, light in weight, and easy to handle, they are also easy to handle. By using tarps, farmers can build fast effective irrigation systems that are relatively inexpensive. It's also advantageous to use tarps to create the system since they can move the channels with a minimum amount of effort if the need ever arises.

Today's farmer is always looking for quicker and more effective means of keeping his farm in tip-top shape. They are quickly learning that a tarp can be an invaluable piece of equipment to have on hand and can help them achieve many different goals.