Tarps Heavy Duty Waterproof 6x13ft,TEZONG Blue Poly Tarp Multipurpose Tarpaulin Outdoor Cover for Emergency Rain,Patio Furniture,Roof,Camping,Car,Pool,16Mil Thickness

This review is for a 6 ft x 6 ft TEZONG 16 MIL black tarp. I have significant experience with tarps, having purchased well over 100 over the years. The tarp I received appeared to be constructed of quality materials, with reinforced corners, edges hemmed with rope (~3.5mm in diameter), and aluminum grommets spaced 32-38 inches apart. Note that the advertised (and actual) grommet spacing of 38 inches is excessively wide in my experience, and may not be sufficient for applications that require a secure tie-down. The actual dimensions of the tarp were 2 inches shorter along one aspect (70 inches), and 2 inches longer along the other (74 inches). In other words, the finish size of the tarp was 70 in x 74 in, or 36 sq ft.Although my initial impressions of the tarp were favorable, the weight and “in-the-hand” feel of the tarp were not consistent with the advertised 16 MIL thickness, or the advertised 8 oz/square yard weight. To confirm this, I measured the thickness and weight of the TEZONG tarp and compared those results to control tarps of known thickness and weight.For the thickness measurements, the tarp material was doubled-over once to obtain a more accurate reading. In addition, n=5 independent measurements were taken for each tarp, sampling an area near the four corners and the center of the tarp.The picture labeled Fig. 1 shows a representative measurement for the TEZONG tarp, a 16 MIL control tarp, and a 10 MIL control tarp. The thickness of the TEZONG tarp (0.43 mm) was found to more closely match a 10 MIL tarp (0.39 mm) rather than a 16 MIL tarp (0.61 mm).Weight measurements were also taken, revealing the 6x6 ft (4 sq yd) TEZONG tarp to be 25.3 oz, or 6.3 oz/sq yd (25.3 oz / 4 sq yd). Well below the advertised 8 oz/sq yd. In contrast, the 16 MIL control tarp that was used as a control for the thickness measurements was found to be 8 oz/sq yd (71.2 oz / 8.89 sq yd). The weight measurements followed the same trend as the thickness measurements, suggesting the TEZONG tarp is slimmer in thickness and lighter in weight than a 16 MIL tarp with 8 oz/sq yd of material.Because my application for this particular tarp does not necessarily demand the 16 MIL weight, I may keep this tarp. It is reasonably well made (save the grommet misplacement along one edge, and their excessively wide spacing) and should do the job. However, I am disappointed that the item description is not accurate. For that reason, I’ve reduce a potential 4-star rating to 3-stars, to accompany a tepid recommendation.

3 sides measured 72"...the 4th was shorter...bought two and both had this flaw

Bought this for a roof on my chicken coop and it has survived the summer with absolutely no issues at all. Has held up to the sun very well. Not even a tear in it yet. It could use a few more grommets but that's probably my subjective opinion.

Really good quality for the price

I used these to cover my firewood pile. They hold up fairly well. I wouldn't consider these heavy duty thick. I would say they are medium duty material.

Purchased for under a camping tent. Bottom of tent took on a lot of water during heavy overnight rain, but ground was completely dry under tarp. So it's waterproof, just didn't work well for our needs.

Just what I need

I thought 10Mil would be heavy duty but when I opened it appeared to be medium weight not Heavy Duty. Maybe its truly 10 mil but just want to mention this, also the grommet holes are too far apart. I think on the 13' length there was only 4 grommets which is about every 3'. I'm using to cover a jet ski and will work, also one grommet tore partially when I connected a Rubber Bungee cord. I was pulling it somewhat hard but didn't figure it would rip that easy.

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all good

excellent merci

j'aime

Better off going to home depot for these not great quality