Harbor Frieght was going to be my suggestion as well.......

 

costco has a great deal on large tarps a short while ago. not sure if they still have them in stock, but they were very heavy duty and very inexpensive. otherwise harbor freight

 

This... $22 I think for two HD tarps and wanna say 16' X 20'...

 

The military surplus store in Damascus used to have a big selection.

 

Closed so long ago I can't even remember when.


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Be sure to look at the thickness of the tarps, Harbor Freight's tend to be thin, try Lowes or Home Depot.

 

Actually, harbor freight has three different grades of tarps

 

Standing here at Fred Meyer right now in Canby and they have all tarps 20% off.......

Most likely all Freddie's have the same sale going on......

 

The best tarps I've found were at Coastal Farm. There were cheaper, but lower quality tarps elsewhere, but by far the best made and heavy duty tarps I found were at Coastal.
And they were listed/sold as their finished size, not their cut size, if that matters to you.

 

3 grades of tarp at Harbor Freight, so you can pick you price point. They have many sizes too.

That said, compared to the cost of the roof repairs, the difference in price for tarps will be a rounding error.


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Rounding error indeed.👍 The majority of tarps will collapse from UV in less than a year. Sister's roof is getting repaired pretty soon after the snow stops. August?

I'm in a tarp buying rut since tapping the Harbor Freight tarp dept. After downloading ing an iFish search I realized this topic hasn't been touched.

In hindsight I ought to have labeled this thread "Tarp Talk"

Thanks to all for the many different Tarp Shopping Ideas. I like to blame my isolated seasonal work commercial fishing for not being tapped in on tarp stores. Plus there's that "let's just get what I know and "gitterdone".

My 15x21 tent floor tarp from Beckle Canvas is still functioning as a floor tarp
That's another caliber of tarp. (Plus it's loaded with various size holes)

Bottom line I thank all who gave me a heads up on new tarp buying options.

SB

 

They moved to Boring...

 

Where at?


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I usually get mine at Bi-Mart

 

Wow, you're right , shows I haven't been there in awhile, sorry!

 

Most everything I buy at Harbor Freight breaks early. Their tarps are thinner.
Just depends on the size and thickness you want and what it has to stand up to.
Costco are reasonably priced.- but aware of thickness

One thing I saw on a neighbors house - The people doing the repairs used multiple layers- They do not trust one tarp. Looked like a cotton with a plastic over it. MAybe it saves the plastic ones.

 

Harbor freight silver tarps. Really thick and last well.

 

I go through one 30x50 tarp a year to cover my garage. Coastal is my new go to.

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I plan on checking them out as well as H Depot. Thanks.

 

Coastal Farm & Ranch has the best tarps. Everything everywhere else is crap, even "heavy duty" tarps. They cost more at Coastal but are thick, durable, and they will last.

 

Originally Posted by Amahnee View Post
They moved to Boring...


Where at?

Gators or military supply in Boring. Just north of the stoplight coming into town from the east. About 2 to 3 blocks on the south side of Troutdale Road. If you get to Mt.Scott Fuel you have gone to far. Lot's of stock last time I stopped.

 

Another thought would be a construction supply store: It is clear reinforced (looks like strands of fiberglass) tarp in about a 100 ft. roll box. When you roll a piece out it unfolds to about 20 -30 feet wide, easily cover a house for your time period. Cut off what you need roll up corners and tie off. We have been using it for years to cover our wall tents....lets the sun come through. You have likely seen it before on large construction projects.:twocents:

 

I have purchased all the tarp trim levels at Harbor Freight. I am starting to think that the thickness is not as important as we tend to think. No matter how much I spend, the grommets tear out with the slightest wind/stress. I have not figured out how to shop for stronger grommets. Ideas? Think I'll start at Coastal.

 

This is what I park my boat under and it has held up well for a couple of years with direct sunlight...

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