Description
A longer grey tarp for your covering plan
When a square sheet does not give you the reach you need, this rectangular 5m × 8m grey tarpaulin provides a longer cut side to work with. Position it along suitable stored materials or equipment, allowing enough sheet to drape over the sides.
The 200gsm woven polyethylene has reinforced hemmed edges and 12mm aluminium eyelets at 1m intervals. Add fixings suited to the anchors and distances in your setup.
One sheet supplied. Cords and bungees sold separately.
Use the longer side where you need it
Lay out your measurement route before choosing the cover. The 8m side can run along a longer item or storage arrangement, while the 5m side must still reach over the full width and any drop at each side.
Both figures are nominal cut dimensions. The finished sheet may be up to 5% smaller after hemming, and any drape, overlap or fixing allowance uses part of the remaining material. A 40m² flat sheet will therefore cover less than a flat 40m² footprint once fitted over raised items.
The diagram shows the proportions and cut dimensions. Only the corner eyelets are drawn; the actual edges have eyelets at 1m intervals.
Plan the support as well as the sheet
A well-arranged cover needs a route for water to run off and fixings appropriate to the site. This tarp is not suitable for roofing or temporary roofing.
Prepare the contact points
Check the items and supports for sharp corners or rough edges. Pad or remove contact points that could damage the sheet as it moves.
Fix around the perimeter
Use suitable ties or elastic fixings through the available eyelets. Distribute the load and avoid excessive tension, especially at an isolated eyelet.
Keep checking the setup
Support the sheet with a slope for rain run-off. Inspect the cover and anchors regularly, adjusting loose sections and any places where water collects.
The sheet and its fittings
Your order contains one grey 5m × 8m nominal cut-size tarpaulin with reinforced hems and aluminium eyelets. Ropes, bungees, clips, support frames and covered items are separate. Multiple quantities provide separate sheets, not a joined or continuous cover.
The 200gsm figure describes material weight per square metre. It does not specify thickness, a safe working load or an expected service life.
Before choosing the 5m × 8m size
Will it cover an area exactly 5m × 8m?
Do not assume it will. The dimensions are the cut size before hemming, and the finished sheet may be up to 5% smaller. Add the material needed for the sides, overlap and fixing arrangement when measuring your items.
Which way round should I fit it?
Compare both full measurement routes with the two sheet dimensions. Usually the 8m side follows the longer route, but the correct orientation depends on the items, side drops and anchor positions in your setup.
Does it come with bungees or a frame?
No. One tarpaulin is supplied. The separately sold fixing options shown above need to be checked for eyelet fit, anchor reach and suitability for your installation.
Can it be used for roofing?
No. This tarpaulin is not suitable for roofing or temporary roofing.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | TARP200G5X8-001 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Size | 5m x 8m |
| Length | 8m |
| Width | 5m |
| GSM | 200gsm |
| Colour | Grey |
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
|---|---|
| Nominal flat sheet area | 40m² |
| Eyelets | 12mm aluminium |
| Eyelet spacing | 1m intervals along the edges |
| Edge construction | Reinforced hemmed edges |
| Size basis | Cut size; finished dimensions may be up to 5% smaller after hemming |
| Supplied quantity | 1 tarpaulin |
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.