Top 5 Ways to Use a Tarp Canopy this Summer

Summertime is the best time for tarp canopies.  Here are 5 great ways to use a tarp canopy this Summer

The summer of 2020 will be different than prior summers due to Covid19.  People have been quarantining and trying to find new ways to keep themselves entertained or deal with major issues.  Below are some great ways to use tarp canopies, tarp covers and various other types of tarps this summer.

1. Party Shade - Barbecue or block party, a tarp canopy is an instant shade solution
2. Trade shows and farmer's markets are a staple for tarp canopies.  The 10x10 canopy is the most popular at these. 
3. Drive-through restaurants now use tarp canopy tents to shade the cars as they wait in line to order.
4. Family outings - Portable enclosed tarp canopies are great when entertaining the family at home, parks or beach (where allowed)
5. Last-minute emergency shade needs.  Triage tarps and canopies are used to set up emergency stations and supply shade at the same time. 

For more information about Tarp Canopies visit: https://www.tarpsplus.com/canopies.html

Applications For Tarps In Summer

The simple tarp can be used for many applications.  Summertime is especially when you can't get creative for shade or other uses when it comes to this trusty plastic cover. One fine and you so way to use a poly tarp is to use it as a liner in the back of a pick up truck, fill the truck bed with water and you have a homemade Jacuzzi. Some people call these redneck hot tubs. Here are some tips on how to set up a pick up truck hot tub:

1. One – 10' x 10' poly tarp heavy duty
2. Make sure the tarp is snug to the bottom of the truck bed. 
3. Fill the water only 3/4 of the way to the top to prevent over flying when people get in. 
4. Make sure your truck has the capacity to hold the weight of the water in the truck bed. 
5. Use at your own discretion and caution. 

It is essential to make sure you use a heavy duty waterproof poly tarp when it comes to filling the truck bed with water to make sure it doesn't leak. Most heavy duty tarps Will be able to handle a small truck bed of water. 

The tarps it should be a minimum of 1000 denier and 14 x 14 mesh count.