About time Finally finally I got the last of the 2018 oak logs chopped up. A long time coming. The beauty part is now I can start taking more home. FWIW I lost the tarp in that last wind storm. Hoping more flexible bungees will keep it in place next time.
With wind being able to get underneath those tarps, I think the right amount of gust will continue to frustrate you. Maybe something heavier would work but I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap.
without a doubt the wind was just right. Listening to it howl I knew it would be gone come morning. Coming from the east is the worst direction. Lay of the land is open for many miles to the east. May sound crazy but I’m actually considering lighter weight tarps. These are heavy duty and damm heavy. With that weight it takes a lot of power to pull the sag out on the down slopes. That’s putting a lot of pressure on those grommets already. Coupled with the non stretch of the rubber bungees I used and there’s no flex to the system. The wind gets to rip it up instead of moving it around. I swear when I started using EPDM the heavier gauge blew off the piles more than the light. Contrary to all logic. All I can guess is it’s inertia. Once it gets moving the heavier weight cannot be stopped. Like a bullet. I had one of these tarps set up for years in a similar fashion with cheap tarps. It never blew off. It was in a more sheltered area but,,,,,,I’m gonna keep trying. Don’t think leaving them tarpless is a long term possibility. It may work during a summer but multiple years? Not seeing it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Maybe zig-zag some paracord or rope down the full length, over the top? My ShelterLogic tarp deteriorated long ago so I used normal tarps (due to cost). The weight of snow got so concerning, I finally used heavier rope in a zigzag across the frame top to help support the weight (under the tarps of course). Works like a charm. Maybe that would help hold your tarp down. My logical mind thinks stopping inflation would ease stress on the eyelets. If the cover is staying for 3 years +, maybe that can justify the hassle.
Ive been mulling over the use of either paracord or bungee cord to help. Haven’t come up with a great process yet. Maybe over the top on the ends would help. Unlike a shelter my original tarp roof from years ago was allowed to sag under the weight of snow. It was part of the design that allowed tarps to last longer than normal. Was fun to watch it drop under a snow load then spring back up when the sun got warm enough. That’s what I’m trying to recreate on a larger scale. Holding it down wouldn’t hurt tho. Thinking about fly tarps on the ends to keep some wind out but allow air. I know dropping the tarp on top of the wood isn’t a great idea long term. No air but condestation.
yeah I got around three years of firewood for three houses in a months time LOL I’m sure there were some other good things too
Mostly harvesting at home. Tons of wood out there waiting. But hey there’s a couple trailer loads of ash down the road that have been teasing me for awhile. I’ll have to call the landowner and see what’s up. I know him and I’m sure he’ll tell me to take whatever but it’s always nice to call first. Question for me is do I rebuild the log arch now or just keep going? It’s fine running around the lawns and fields. It could use a woods build tho.
I've been using these to secure my tarps, and they actually work a little better than I originally thought they would. They held thru the bomb cyclone. Amazon.com: 10 Pcs Heavy Duty Tarp Clips Shark Tent Fasteners Clips Holder for Car Covers, Outdoor Camping, Awnings, Swimming Pool Covers : Tools & Home Improvement While looking for that link I found these, I just ordered some because bigger must be better, right? Amazon.com: AMURS 30PCS Upgrade Large Tarp Clips Heavy Duty Lock Grip Tarp Clamps Thumb Screw Tent Clamps with 100 Pcs Zip Cable Ties for Swimming Pool Cover Awnings Outdoor Camping Caravan Canopies Car Covers : Tools & Home Improvement
I had one stack covered with pond liner and used four year old 1/4" paracord rope that was weathered that had broken in the storm, but the clip held.
Theyre made by a guy in New Hampshire. Small one man operation in a barn type thing. Sorta like it that way. You can get more bells and whistles on a conveyor made by a corporation but if something breaks on this I can repair it myself wiTh stuff from a hardware store. I’m also one of those impulse buyers. Or more accurately in this case I wanted it and I wanted it NOW!! It was available, no waiting. if you blow this pic up you can make out the name and number. Best I have at the moment.
