Lumber Tarp 11 oz Ripstop

A tarp that leaks, tears, or loses flexibility in cold weather is not protecting your lumber load — it is creating a liability. The Fleet Hero 11 oz vinyl lumber tarp is built for flatbed truckers and commercial operators who haul lumber, building materials, and general flatbed cargo across long-haul routes in all weather conditions. Constructed from 11 oz waterproof ripstop vinyl with heat-sealed seams, double stitching, 2-inch webbing reinforcement, brass grommets every 2 feet, and 2 rows of D-rings, this tarp is engineered to cover, secure, and protect cargo from rain, snow, wind, and UV exposure — from -30°C to +70°C — without failing mid-haul.

$189.00

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Specifications

Available Sizes:
16’ x 27’: 4-foot drop — for lower lumber stacks and partial coverage applications
20’ x 27’: 6-foot drop — standard coverage for mid-height lumber loads
24’ x 27’: 8-foot drop — maximum coverage for tall lumber stacks and full-side protection

Full Specifications
Material: 11 oz superlight waterproof vinyl (ripstop)
Color: Blue
Tarp Length: 27 feet
Available Widths: 16 ft, 20 ft, 24 ft
Drop Heights: 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft (corresponding to width options)
Seam Construction: Heat-sealed and double stitched
Hem Reinforcement: 2-inch webbing
Grommets: Heavy-duty brass, every 2 feet
D-Rings: 2 rows
Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C
Trailer Compatibility: Suitable for flatbed trailers up to 52 feet
Primary Applications: Lumber load protection, flatbed cargo tarping, long-haul freight covering, building material transport

Description

Lumber Tarp 11 oz Vinyl Ripstop – Waterproof Flatbed Tarp for Long-Haul Lumber & Cargo Protection

Key Features

11 oz Waterproof Vinyl Construction
The 11 oz vinyl weight provides the balance between protection performance and handling practicality that flatbed lumber tarping requires. Heavy enough to resist wind lift, rain penetration, and UV degradation across extended hauls, while remaining light enough to roll, handle, and deploy efficiently without a two-person crew on every load.
Ripstop Construction for Tear Resistance
The ripstop weave pattern prevents small tears from propagating across the tarp surface under the wind load and tension stress of highway transport. A tarp that tears at a grommet or seam and continues tearing across the surface is a tarp that fails the load — ripstop construction stops that failure mode at the point of origin.
Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C
The vinyl formulation maintains flexibility and waterproof performance across the full temperature range encountered in North American commercial trucking — from Canadian winter cold to summer heat in the southern United States. A tarp that stiffens and cracks in cold weather is a tarp that fails when winter tarping is most critical.
Heat-Sealed Seams and Double Stitching
The combination of heat-sealed seams and double stitching creates a waterproof, structurally reinforced seam that resists separation under the tension and vibration of highway transport. Heat-sealed seams eliminate the needle holes that standard stitched seams create — the primary entry point for water infiltration in lesser tarps.
2-Inch Webbing Hem Reinforcement
The 2-inch webbing sewn along the hems distributes tension forces evenly around the perimeter of the tarp, preventing the hem from tearing away from the tarp body under the pulling forces of bungee straps and S-hooks. Hem reinforcement is the construction detail that determines how long a tarp lasts in commercial flatbed use.
Brass Grommets Every 2 Feet for Secure Tie-Down Points
Heavy-duty brass grommets placed every 2 feet around the tarp perimeter provide frequent, corrosion-resistant tie-down points for S-hooks and bungee straps. Brass resists the rust and corrosion that steel grommets develop in road conditions, maintaining grommet integrity and preventing the grommet-to-tarp interface from weakening over time.
2 Rows of D-Rings for Strong, Stable Securement
The 2 rows of D-rings provide additional anchor points for securing the tarp to the load and trailer frame, giving operators more options for achieving a tight, stable tarp configuration across different load heights and shapes. D-rings distribute pulling force more evenly than grommets alone and reduce the risk of tarp movement at highway speeds.

Available Sizes

16’ x 27’	4-foot drop — for lower lumber stacks and partial coverage applications
20’ x 27’	6-foot drop — standard coverage for mid-height lumber loads
24’ x 27’	8-foot drop — maximum coverage for tall lumber stacks and full-side protection

Full Specifications

Material	11 oz superlight waterproof vinyl (ripstop)
Color	Blue
Tarp Length	27 feet
Available Widths	16 ft, 20 ft, 24 ft
Drop Heights	4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft (corresponding to width options)
Seam Construction	Heat-sealed and double stitched
Hem Reinforcement	2-inch webbing
Grommets	Heavy-duty brass, every 2 feet
D-Rings	2 rows
Temperature Range	-30°C to +70°C
Trailer Compatibility	Suitable for flatbed trailers up to 52 feet
Primary Applications	Lumber load protection, flatbed cargo tarping, long-haul freight covering, building material transport

Best For

Flatbed truckers hauling lumber, dimensional wood, and building materials requiring waterproof load protection
Long-haul and regional commercial operators running lumber loads across varying weather conditions and seasons
Fleet managers standardizing on 11 oz vinyl lumber tarps across their flatbed trailer fleet
Owner-operators who need a durable, cold-weather-rated tarp that holds up through multiple hauls without tearing or leaking
Any flatbed operation where lumber or building material loads require reliable, full-coverage waterproof protection from origin to destination