Billboard material for tarps (question)

[Shari]

I've seen used billboard material mentioned here for covering stacks. I have the opportunity to get some.

Question:

What 'weight' do I want? They come light weight (with a silver back) or super heavy weight (with black or white back).

Which do I want? What have you used?

 

[ROBERT F]

The heavy weight ones are more rubbery, seem to last longer but weigh about 5 times more.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Shari, there was a thread a couple years ago about this so you might try a search. I came close to buying some but it was just too far to go for it but had I been going that way the price was very low. I believe in that other thread there were a few people who bought some and was very satisfied. Please let us know if you get some how it is.

 

[Shari]

Backwoods: I did a search but didn't come up with much other than some people have used it.

I can get the heaviest weight one in 15' x 60' - 85 pounds each (backs are black) - $99.00 each - 3 for $265. Checking one of the old posts that links to an ebay seller this price is very comparable but I don't have to pay shipping. I think I'll pop for the $99 one. I also picked up some rubber roofing awhile back but I just might have another use for the rubber roofing....

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Shari, I doubt that you can go wrong. It will probably last for years and years. After all, it is designed to be out in the weather.

 

[woodchip]

Real estate agent signs work for me. They are made to withstand wind and rain, ideal for outside.

They are made of 4mm thick aluminium composite board, they also make good roofing for sheds and chicken houses

 

[maplewoodshelby]

They work really well, not quite as flexible as tarp. Round here the advertising companies just give them away

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Shari, if we could get rustynut to post it appears he bought several. Maybe you could PM him.

 

[Shari]

Thanks, Backwoods. Pm sent.

 

[Bspring]

I am using some of the thin ones. I got them for free. I just called the company and asked for them. They recycle them I was told. I really would not expect them to last but 2 years in the sun. The thick ones should last much longer. I also have some of them.