Asphalt Tarps
What are Asphalt Tarps?
Asphalt Tarps are tarps specifically built from 18 ounce vinyl for dump trucks to keep asphalt hot on the journey from the asphalt plant to the paving site. Asphalt Tarps are built with a vinyl reinforced pocket and grommets on the end to attach to the Tarp Arm System crossbar and Tarp Wind-up System of a dump truck to enclose a load of asphalt and prevent it from sticking to the bed of a truck.
Over the last 40 years, Harp’s Tarps has been supplying haulers with two styles of asphalt tarps, including the non-flap LSA style asphalt tarp and AS style DOT compliant side flap model. If you work in the paving business, an asphalt tarp is an essential accessory for any dump truck. Our Dump Truck Tarps work with both Manual Tarping Systems and Complete Electric Tarping Systems.
Our seamless vinyl asphalt tarps are rated up to 300 degrees and will keep your load hot and protected on the way to a paving job. Purchasing an asphalt tarp for your dump truck will help you to avoid asphalt sticking to your dump bed and costly repairs.
What makes an Asphalt Tarp?
There are several key components to these tarps, which we define as:
Heavy Duty 18 oz Vinyl Coating
Our Asphalt Tarps feature pure 18oz vinyl material to ensure that your asphalt load stays warm throughout the day.
Seamless Single-Piece Construction
Our asphalt tarps are made using a single piece of fabric to ensure that welds and do not come apart on the road.
Webbing Reinforced Edges
Our dump truck tarps are built with secure double-stitched webbing reinforced edges to prevent fabric from fraying and to increase the lifespan of the tarp.
Reinforced Tarp Pocket
Our dump truck tarps are built to have a reinforced pocket with grommets to prevent sliding on the tarp crossbar. The typical dump truck tarp that we offer will have a 6″ tarp pocket to attach to a tarping system.
Grommets
Rust-resistant brass grommets are placed on both ends of the tarp for easy attachment and to prevent sliding on the road.
Why choose an Asphalt Tarp?
There are many benefits to choosing an Asphalt Tarp. Our signature asphalt tarps are built using high-quality 18 oz. vinyl-coated fabric, making them perfect for any haul.
All of our tarps are made from a single seamless piece of fabric to prevent welds from coming apart. Furthermore, our tarps come with webbing reinforced edges and corrosion-resistant brass grommets.
It is our guarantee that our tarps will last several times longer than the competition. Purchasing our tarps will save you money from costly tarp replacements and fines from law enforcement on the road.
Variations of Asphalt Tarps
There are two different styles of asphalt tarps that we offer, including:
LSA Style Solid Vinyl Tarps
Lee Style Asphalt Tarps don’t have side flaps and are made from heat-tested solid vinyl to retain heat for your load and last longer. Purchase this style tarp to be 2 feet longer than your dump bed.
AS Style Solid Vinyl Tarps
AS Style Asphalt Tarps come with 18 inch side flaps that extend over the sides of your dump bed to retain heat. This style tarp is mandated in the state of Georgia, so check your local DOT website to be updated on local laws. Purchase this style tarp to be the exact length of your dump bed.
Lumite Mesh Tarps
Our Lumite Mesh Tarps are made from lumite style fabric with 100% black woven polypropylene. Our lumite mesh tarps are made in two models with and without spline. Each tarp is built with a reinforced 6″ pocket with grommets to prevent sliding on the crossbar.
How do you use a Dump Truck Tarp?
If you’re just getting started in the hauling business, we highly recommend purchasing a tarp for your dump bed. Legislation is passing across the United States that is increasing enforcement of load-tarping on the road.
Our tarps are domestically-produced and are guaranteed to get you the most value for your purchase. Our tarps keep your load protected while maintaining their structural integrity longer than the competition.
To attach a Dump Truck Tarp to a Dump Truck Tarping System, simply slide the crossbar through the tarp pocket and attach the other end of the tarp with grommets to the tarp wind-up system.
To hear an overview of our Dump Truck Tarp Systems click here: Tarp System Videos.
Why choose an Asphalt Tarp from Harp’s Tarps?
Because we are a small, family-owned business that has been supplying haulers across the United States since 1976. Our domestically-produced Dump Truck Tarps are:
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Made in USA
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Last longer
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Built using quality materials
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We know how hard you work for your money and we want you to get the most value from your purchase.
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