Flatbed Lumber Tarp (Black)
Heavy-duty 18 oz vinyl lumber tarp for flatbed trailers. Built to cover tall loads of lumber, pallets and building materials. Use two to cover a 48 ft flatbed.
| Material | PVC-coated vinyl |
|---|---|
| Made for | Weeks to years outside |
| Rain | Waterproof |
| Fabric weight | 610 GSM (18 oz per square yard) |
| Color | Black |
| Selected size | · |
Also listed in Flatbed Tarps · Heavy-Duty Tarps · Heavy-Duty Vinyl · Truck & Trailer Tarps · Waterproof Tarps
Specifications
Fabric
| Material | PVC-coated vinyl |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 18 oz per sq yd (610 GSM) |
| Rain | Waterproof |
| Made for | Weeks to years outside |
Construction
| Tie-down | D-rings |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black |
Sizes and shipping
| Sizes | 9 sizes, from 20 x 18 ft, 6 ft drop to 28 x 27 ft, 10 ft drop |
|---|---|
| Ships from | Houston, Texas |
Getting the size right
- Lumber tarps18 to 30 ft long, with 5, 6, 8 or 10 ft drops: the taller the load, the longer the drop. Two 24 x 27 ft tarps cover a 48 ft flatbed.
- Step-deck trailersThe 3-piece set covers each deck level with its own tarp.
- Steel tarps16 ft wide with 4 ft drops, 20 to 27 ft long, for low loads.
- Smoke tarps10 x 12, 12 x 16 or 12 x 20 ft over the nose of the load.
- Coil and machinery tarpsCoil tarps are sized by the coil they cover; machinery tarps by the deck area, with deep drops.
What it's built for
- Lumber and building materialsLong side drops cover tall stacked loads.
- Pallets and stacked freightKeeps rain and road spray off the load.
- Long haulsTwo lumber tarps cover a 48 ft flatbed.
Know-how from nearly 15 years in tarps
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Pick the drop for the load height
Lumber tarps have long side drops (5 to 10 ft) for tall loads. Steel tarps have short 4 ft drops for low loads like steel and coils.
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Smoke tarp goes on first
Put the smoke tarp over the nose of the load, then the lumber or steel tarp over it.
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Lap the front over the back
With two tarps, put the back one on first and lap the front one over it, so the wind slides over the seam instead of into it.
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Strap every D-ring, then check
Use rubber tarp straps at every D-ring and check them at your first stop. Loads settle and straps loosen.
Questions we hear most
Which flatbed tarp do I need?
Lumber tarps have long drops for tall loads; the 3-piece set covers step-deck trailers. Steel tarps have short drops for low, heavy loads. Coil tarps cover steel coils, and machinery tarps have deep drops for bulky equipment. A smoke tarp covers the nose of the load under any of them.
How many tarps for a 48 ft flatbed?
Two lumber tarps, lapped front over back.
How should I tie it down?
Use every D-ring. Rubber tarp straps or bungees stretch with the gusts, so the tarp stays put without tearing at the D-rings. Rope works on a cover that doesn't move, as long as it stays tight. See our tarp straps.
Can I get a size or color you don't list?
Often, yes. Tell us the size, color and job, and we'll come back with the options and a price. Request a custom tarp.
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.
