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How To Measure for Replacement Tarps


Frame Measurements for
Replacements Tarps
If possible always measure the old tarp for replacement dimensions.

A = Left rafter length
B = Right rafter length
C = Opening width

Measuring instructions:

  • A and B are measured from the top of the leg on the inside of the frame to the peak of the canopy.
  • Most Poly Tarps are sold in even foot dimensions however the actual size of the tarp will be 4 to 6 inches shorter.
  • Tarp Width = A + B.
  • C = opening width, this is not the same as tarp width and should not be used when ordering a replacement tarp.
  • Tarp Length is measured from inside of the front rafter to the inside of the back rafter. Round to the nearest foot increment. Always make measurements between the actual rafters and not the legs for accurate measurements.

 



Valance Tarps

Our Valance style tarps are measured as described above. Valance style tarps are measured only by the main part of the tarp, and the valance is extra - the main part of the tarp fits inside of the framework the same as a standard tarp and the valance is sewn to the top of this tarp and hangs over the gap and down the outside of the frame approx. 8 - 10".

Valanced Tarp
Valanced Side



Valanced Corner
   


 

Sidewall Tarps

This is a tarp that is placed from the from the top side rail of a canopy to the ground or a lower horizontal rail to create a side on the canopy.

Measuring instructions:

  • Tarps are sold in even foot dimensions however the actual size of the tarp will be 4 to 6 inches smaller.
  • Tarp Width is measured from the top rail to the bottom rail.
  • Tarp Length is measured from inside of the front leg to the inside of the back leg.
  • If possible always measure the old tarp for replacement dimensions.

 


Top Over Frame Measurements for Replacements Tarps
Top Over canopies use a single tarp to cover the top and part or all of the sides.


Measuring instructions:

  • A and B are measured from the top of the leg on the inside of the frame to the peak of the canopy.
  • If canopy has lower horizontal rails then D and E are measured from the corner of the side rail tubing to the inside edge of the lower horizontal rail tubing.
  • If canopy does not have lower horizontal rails then D and E are measured from the corner of the side rail tubing down to the ground.
  • Tarps are sold in even foot dimensions however the actual size of the tarp will be 4 to 6 inches smaller.
  • Tarp Width = A + B + D + E. If possible always measure the old tarp for replacement dimensions.
  • C = opening width, this is not the same as tarp width and should not be used when ordering a replacement tarp.
  • Tarp Length is measured from inside of the front rafter to the inside of the back rafter. Round to the nearest foot increment.  Always make measurements between the actual rafters and not the legs for accurate measurements. If possible always measure the old tarp for replacement dimensions.