How to Tie Down Tarps
Tarps can be used for a variety of purposes, whether it's to provide a rain shield while camping or help move safely from an old house to a new house. But you'll want to make sure your tarp is safely tied down and securely fastened for whatever purpose you are using it for. Securely tying down your tarp will only take a few minutes, especially if you've already done it once before, and you will still be able to fold it up neatly after use.
Instructions
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Cut at least four holes in your tarp, one in each corner, if there are not already holes in it. Even if you are not currently using your tarp for something that requires the holes, such as pitching a tint or tying it to the bed of a truck, you'll need the holes eventually. It's better to have them ready than wait until the last minute.
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Insert a string of rope into each hole of the tarp. The more holes you use, the more secure the tarp will be tied down. Also, the more individual pieces of rope you can use, the more stable your tarp will be.
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Purchase some specialty ropes or clamps, if possible. While any kind of rope will work, ropes designed to oppose the wind resistance that tarps catch and clamps designed to grab on to the tarp without tearing the material are always suggested
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Tie the ropes into something that is securely fastened, such as the hooks on a tailgate or the trunk of a strong tree. You'll want to double-loop the rope or cord, so that the rope won't break off from any strong gusts of wind.
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Place cinder blocks on the corners of the tarp whenever possible. Overuse will eventually wear down the quality of your tarp, but there is very little chance that your tarp will not be tied down securely when it has tarps weighing it down.
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