How would this material work for a boat cover? Want air flow thru product & decent sun protection but worried about overall weight and chafing.
1386684
It is very lightweight and does provide air flow, however because it is a weave it could produce fine scratches if it were to rub a lot.
1687927
i think it would work great. someone told me that putting this on our fiberglass boat, especially the top part of the boat that is exposed to sun constantly, would prevent any type of fiberglass slivers. so far, it's working for us. good luck.
660710
Unfortunatelly, I don't think it would work. The material is very stretchy and soft and it need some (even small) canopy to rest on, to create a bigger sunshade.
125733
I had made my own with a rope around nose of boat and over the windshield with a wooden support between windshield and back of the boat with the last cover I had.So I used it.Make sure your windshield is not to tall or your cover my not fit.I had to send mine back and go to the next size up in a differnt cover because it wouldn't fit low enough over edge of windshield.
1206891
Rita - I am not sure about the material bu it really works for us. We typically camp in the Shendoah's where we get unexpected rains and they did the trick. We use them not for shade but for rain protection.
1747274
I have used this setup quite a bit since I got it last year. Super happy with it. Never had it up in total sun shine and looked out. My first take on this is it might work out for a sun tan, but I doubt it working very well. It is mesh but I have been surprised at how well it blocks wind. Bottom line, Not sure about you getting a sun tan, only way to know for sure is buy it and try it in your location. I have spent considerable amounts of money on many solutions to the problem this product answers. Sure glad I found this product.
1729009
Yes, it's a really good tarp. It lasted the summer and has withstood lots of rain, the searing sun, and many wind gusts of over 45 MPH. I plan on getting a bigger one for my boat.
214953
It's not really heavy, but the nylon liner may act like a sail in heavy winds. Haven't had any issues with wind personally.
1322404
Excellent coverage - I thinned the stuff 4 to 1 w/ mineral spirits & a quart covered our 26' sailboat's bottom, including its deep, huge bulb keel, as well as the tip or our rudder. The Rust-oleum got really high scores in a comparative test w/ better known brands & so far, we've been really pleased. We applied two coats from a 2nd can because the paint was so cheap - there's still approx. a pint left over in the 2nd can. I applied the paint w/ a long fiber "fuzzy" roller & the job was easy. Good luck, you'll end up w/ a really hard coating that's almost like a flat finish gel coat.
1318517
You will not feel a direct breeze through this material, but you will not feel like it is suffocating either. You can slightly see through the material. We use it on the top of our chicken run to block the hot southern sun and we also use it on top and behind our yard swing. It gives us breathable shade.
621041
My experience is that the 3M product will do very well. It's very sticky. After you put it on, use a hair blower to warm it up and wait about 5 minutes to cool. It should do exceptionally well even under water.
72849
I had lived in places with high wind in the past, so I would say any covers can get ripped depending to how strong the winds are. With that said I think this one has better chance of staying put, due to its material of construction and elastics at the bottom, also it has a vent which could move the air through it. It is better than any other ones I had in the past and I paid almost twice as much for those.
1608172
It's very light and could blow away in a moderate wind. It's also not what I would call a durable material. Prolonged direct sunlight would probably deteriorate it and outdoor footwear would most likely wear it out.
1714661
I would characterize this face shield as a light duty face shield. I'm not sure it would stand up against much wind. Perhaps light breezes would be okay. I use it in woodworking projects to protect my face against flying chips and dust.
1215311
obviously there will be some slack because of your dimensions. this is a great temporary cover. it will last you about a year for a waterproof cover, then a water repellent after that. the sun will break it down quickly. id recommend a good fabric sealer to spray on it.
470609
Seems to be a sunbrella type of fabric similar to what I have on my boat as sail covers. Not sure of the weight in ozs but is medium weight and holds up good in the sun.
1916444
At the beach I lay it in the sun, usually the hood of my car, then hang it from one corner of my 10x10 pop-up canopy. I have to crouch a little but it works. In a pinch I've had a 2nd person hold it up while showering, but it gets heavy fast.