Shade Tarp (Black Mesh)
Breathable black mesh that blocks most of the sun but lets air through. Easy shade for people, pets and plants.
| Material | Knitted polyethylene shade mesh |
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| Made for | Weeks to years outside |
| Rain | Lets rain through |
| Color | Black |
| Selected size | · |
Also listed in Farm & Ranch Tarps · Home & Garden Tarps · Mesh Tarps · Patio & Shade Tarps · Porch & Greenhouse Tarps
Specifications
Fabric
| Material | Knitted polyethylene shade mesh |
|---|---|
| Rain | Lets rain through |
| Made for | Weeks to years outside |
Construction
| Tie-down | Grommets |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black |
Sizes and shipping
| Sizes | 6 sizes, from 8 x 10 ft to 20 x 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Listed size | Cut size. The finished tarp is about 3 to 5% smaller after hemming |
| Ships from | Houston, Texas |
Getting the size right
- Match the frameMeasure the frame or posts. Order the same size, or slightly smaller so you can pull it tight with ties.
- Leave tie roomA gap of a few inches between the mesh and the frame lets you tension every grommet.
Cut size. The finished tarp is about 3 to 5% smaller after hemming. If you need every inch covered, go one size up.
Not sure? Find your size in 30 secondsWhat it's built for
- Patios, carports and pergolasCuts the sun and lets the breeze through.
- Kennels, dog runs and pensShade for animals without trapping heat.
- Gardens and greenhousesTakes the edge off full sun.
- Job-site break areasQuick shade that's easy to put up.
Know-how from nearly 15 years in tarps
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What the percentage means
70% shade blocks about 70% of the sunlight. The rest gets through, along with air and rain.
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Pull it tight
Shade cloth that sags or flaps wears faster. Tie or bungee every grommet so it stays taut.
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Rain gets through
Mesh doesn't keep rain off. To stay dry and shaded, use a solid vinyl tarp.
Questions we hear most
Does it keep rain out?
No. Mesh lets air and rain through, so it doesn't trap heat or fill with water. To keep things dry, use a solid vinyl tarp.
What does the shade percentage mean?
It's roughly how much sunlight the mesh blocks. 70% shade lets about 30% of the light through.
How should I tie it down?
Use every grommet. Rubber tarp straps or bungees stretch with the gusts, so the tarp stays put without tearing at the grommets. Rope works on a cover that doesn't move, as long as it stays tight. See our tarp straps.
Is the listed size the cut size or the finished size?
Cut size. The finished tarp is about 3 to 5% smaller after hemming. If you need every inch covered, go one size up.
Can I get a size or color you don't list?
Tell us the size, color and job, and we'll tell you straight whether we can get it. Contact us.
Do you sell in bulk?
Yes. Mix sizes and colors in one order, shipped from Houston, Texas, with one contact for reorders. Ask for a quote.