To hang a mesh tarp, you can use a method involving specific hardware components that create a secure and adjustable suspension system. This approach utilizes cable, hooks, and a tightening mechanism.
Hanging Your Mesh Tarp
A practical way to hang your mesh tarp is by creating a cable system to support it. This method is versatile and allows you to tension the tarp properly.
Components Needed:
Based on the provided information, you will need the following:
- Aircraft Cable: This strong cable serves as the primary support line.
- S-Hooks: These hooks connect the tarp to the cable.
- Cable Turnbuckles: These devices are used to tighten the aircraft cable, ensuring the tarp is taut.
These components are typically not supplied by ALCO, but are readily available from most hardware stores and online retailers, making them accessible for your project.
Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s a simple breakdown of how to hang your mesh tarp using this method:
- Install the Cable: Securely attach the aircraft cable between your desired anchor points (e.g., posts, walls, trees). Ensure the cable spans the area where you want the tarp to hang.
- Incorporate Turnbuckles: Install cable turnbuckles in the cable line. Turnbuckles allow you to adjust the tension of the cable after it's set up. You might use one or more depending on the length of the run and desired tension.
- Attach S-Hooks: The S-hooks are the connection between the tarp and the cable. You will feed one end of an S-hook through a grommet on your mesh tarp.
- Connect Tarp to Cable: Connect the other end of the S-hook to the aircraft cable. Repeat this step for grommets along the edges of your tarp, spacing the S-hooks appropriately for even support.
- Tighten the Cable: Use the cable turnbuckles to pull the aircraft cable taut. This removes slack and helps keep the tarp secure and level. Adjust the tension until the tarp is held firmly but without excessive strain on the grommets.
This system provides a durable way to hang your mesh tarp, allowing for adjustments as needed. Using materials like aircraft cable ensures strength and longevity for outdoor or demanding applications.
Why This Method Works
- Strength: Aircraft cable is known for its high tensile strength, capable of supporting the weight and potential wind load on a mesh tarp.
- Adjustability: Turnbuckles provide essential tensioning capabilities, allowing you to get the tarp just right and re-tighten if the cable stretches over time.
- Ease of Connection: S-hooks offer a simple and quick way to attach the tarp's grommets to the supporting cable.
This combination of hardware creates a robust and flexible hanging solution for mesh tarps.
