{"id":339,"date":"2023-10-21T11:37:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T11:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bramptonstraps.ca\/blog\/?p=339"},"modified":"2023-10-23T11:42:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T11:42:57","slug":"choosing-the-right-water-resistant-truck-tarp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bramptonstraps.ca\/blog\/choosing-the-right-water-resistant-truck-tarp\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right ( Water Resistant) Truck Tarp"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_339\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"339\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/bramptonstraps.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<h4><b>Water Resistant Test:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the transportation of goods on flatbed trailers, safety is the major concern that comes to mind. To tackle this problem of protecting the cargo from the outside elements like high-speed air and rain. Usually, big iron coils and metal goods are transported with flatbed trucks. To ensure their safety from corrosion, it becomes crucial for you to opt for the waterproof tarp and buy<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bramptonstraps.ca\/products\/\"><b> Flatbed Straps Online <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from Brampton Straps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Water Resistant Experiment:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check out the ability to stop the water, we took three kinds of tarps: Canvas Tarps, parachute tarps and heavy-duty Vinyl Tarps. Let&#8217;s dig into this experiment and find out which tarp is able to stop the water more effectively. Let&#8217;s see which tarp passes this test with flying colours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What is the test :\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cut square pieces from each tarp Canvas, Parachute and Heavy-duty vinyl tarp, respectively. Then, we secured those pieces of tarps over the three different beakers. We used rubber bands to tighten the tarps over the beaker. It is all set for the test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What happened next:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, we evenly distributed water on the tarps. As soon as we poured water on the tarp, it formed puddles. At the initial stage, no amount of water penetrated inside the beaker. It was very obvious because breaching inside the beaker is a time-consuming process. So we left the beaker for 2 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>After 2 Hours:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 2 hours, the amount of water over the tarp looks the same as when we poured it in the starting. The water over the tarp was still puddled. As we checked inside the beaker, we noticed that no amount of water had dripped inside the beaker after a couple of hours. This demonstrates their resilience. But 2 hours were not enough to reach any conclusion, so we decided to let it stay on the beaker overnight. Overnight staying of water on a tarp might lead to different results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Results after 18 hours:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was shocking what we observed after 18 hours of our water testing experiment. We noticed that not a single drop of water was inside the beaker, and water puddles remained on each tarp. While unbinding the rubber over the top of the beaker, we were astonished by the results that no amount of water was inside the beaker. It is a hallmark of water-resistant tarp. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What we concluded:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This experiment spoke about the quality and durability of the tarps and dry<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bramptonstraps.ca\/\"><b> Van Trailer Straps<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Brampton straps. Each tarp in this water resistance test is approved, and it showcases its capability to protect the cargo goods from heavy rainfall and other outside elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our test was precise, yet it was not scientific. There might be a difference between real-world rain and our lab tests for water penetration. Some factors like continuous heavy rainfall, speed of rain, and wear and tear of the tarp with time might create a great impact on the tarp\u2019s quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Conclusion:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of water resistance, canvas tarps stand as the least water-resistant tarp among the other three. But it can be used to secure lightweight cargoes in moderate rain conditions. Parachute tarps stand as second in terms of water resistance, and vinyl tarp stands as the king of tarps in every aspect of cargo protection. Tarps &amp; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bramptonstraps.ca\/product\/yellow-bolt-seals\/\"><b>high security bolt seals<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Brampton Straps offer the best quality tarps to keep the cargo secure in any kind of harsh condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_339\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"339\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/bramptonstraps.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Water Resistant Test:\u00a0 When it comes to the transportation of goods on flatbed trailers, safety is the major concern that comes to mind. 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