The Many Functions Tarps Have on a Construction Site

Construction sites are constant works in progress, which means there are plenty of applications for tarps from PTM Tarps. That's why so many construction crews consider tarps to be one of their most important assets, after their manpower and tools.

Provides shade and protection

Perhaps most importantly, tarps help make a work site much more pleasant by providing shade, which is an all-day necessity for those in sunnier climates. However, even workers in cooler climates need shade from the midday sun and can benefit from a tarp on site. On the other side of the coin, tarps also shield everyone on the crew from inclement weather, which can make a full day on the job site infinitely more pleasant on a rainy and/or cold winter day. What's more, tarps also protect expensive tools and equipment from weather-related damage. After all, rainstorms sometimes hit out of the blue.

Workers at a job site may already know to expect the unexpected, but tarps can provide an extra layer of protection to shield workers from debris that could potentially do them great harm. Tarps can also help protect the structure itself in case it is at all vulnerable as it is being constructed.

Most sites are full of dirt and debris that can be buffeted around by the wind. And that's not just for

Keeps out dirt and debris

crews in the Windy City. A tarp helps protect the structure and the people within it from said debris. Or, if dirt or sand has been delivered to the job site and needs to be stored until you're ready for it, there's no better cover than a tarp. It will be right there waiting when you're good to go. You can also use tarps to cover dump trucks and lumber trucks while you are loading or unloading. And tarps provide great erosion control and foundation protection.

Tarps also help add an aura of mystery. There's perhaps no better way to drum up intrigue about what's going on away from prying eyes than with a tarp. This has the added bonus of enabling you to do a big reveal when the project is finally finished. Plus, privacy tarps help keep a site insulated, which is another bonus in fall and winter months.