Eggasperated Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I made the mistake of buying a cheap low grade (80gsm I think) cover for my eglu run - after only 6 weeks use it is split and the rain has turned the run into a muddy mess.. Previously I've picked these up at the boot fair and had no idea what grade they were and they've generally lasted well including through the awful winter of 2010/2011. What grade should I be looking for?, obviously I only want something quite small for the eglu, where would be the best place to get one? Quite cross at myself for false economy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I bought a massive glassclear tarp from Tarpaflex. It was pretty heavy duty. It didn't last very well but that's because I cut it into smaller sizes and hemmed it myself with tarp tape and also put new eyelets in. It really took a battering from wind and rain too. If you're buying one the exact size you need it'll be hemmed all the way round and should last a very long time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I have a reinforced clear tarp with webbing through it - it has lasted through 2 cold and snowy winters and is still going strong I got it on ebay, it is just like this one although from a different seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thank you, i know what to look for now, the tarp on your link Dogmother is a 175gsm so much better than the one I bought. Off to track down the right size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 It's the same sort as they use on scaffolding and very durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
