graham faulkner TARPS Pty Ltd

Cotton and Hay users

1. Unroll your tarp with the boxed [or enveloped] end up wind, on top of the module or stack if possible.
2. Place the box over the end of the stack, roll out [or pull using module builder] the tarp to the down-wind end.
3. Firmly pull the down-wind end corners around and diagonally down the stack end using the bailer twine as anchors or in modules using pre positioned pure cotton rope laid into the module.
4. Now pull the down-wind end flap OVER the diagonal corners to make a ‘truck tarp end’ and tie off.
5. Tie the boxed end down then tie each side rope progressively.
6. Prevent wind flap [no warranty for this damage!] by periodically keeping ropes tight.
7. Do not use these tarps as highway tarps. Wind flap will damage them.
8. End of season, clean up vermin attractors, dry off and roll or fold for easy roll out next time.
9. Shipping containers storage with an insecticide such as phostoxin helps eradicate chewing things.

Note: There is no patent solvent for Polyethylene therefore adhesives are difficult for effective long term repairs. A hi-tech aerospace chemical is available but is not cheap to use. A hot air gun with a silicone or metal [fiberglass applicator] roller can be used to mend small holes with a patch.

How to tie your cotton rope

• Lay 4.5mm cotton rope across your module as it is being built to correspond with your tarp eye positions.
• Allow sufficient end length to reach up to the tarp eyes, maybe cut 8 feet plus 4 feet extra each side =16 feet for the side ropes plus a little longer for the end ropes.
• Tie the rope into the eyes using a slip knot to allow for i. retensioning, ii. Removal at the gin.
• Rope frequently can be reused so ask the gin to save your rope.