Question 1

Can insulated tarps help reduce heating costs on cold jobsites?

Accepted Answer

They can certainly help reduce heating costs, as the tarps' insulating properties help keep heat inside the jobsite when properly secured around openings or areas exposed to the elements. Insulated tarps are used in conjunction with heater units to warm a space, so they can be a part of maintaining higher efficiency with industrial HVAC units.

Question 2

What type of insulation is used in these tarps and why?

Accepted Answer

These blankets are made with closed-cell polyethylene foam because its structure traps air in millions of sealed cells, slowing heat transfer and blocking moisture movement. Another big feature of closed-cell polyethylene foam is that it maintains its thickness under load better than open-cell foams and recovers from compression more quickly. The air-trapping ability and durability make it a more reliable thermal break material.

Question 3

How do insulated tarps perform in wet or snowy conditions?

Accepted Answer

In colder temperatures with snowfall, these tarps serve as a good shield against falling flakes and keep them outside of the work area. They’re ideal pieces of equipment for cold-weather work. These tarps do offer some water resistance, as the polyethylene tarp shell resists moisture, and the closed-cell foam is also water-resistant. However, they shouldn’t be considered waterproof, and water can eventually seep through when saturated.

Question 4

What’s a hoarding application and why are insulated tarps used?

Accepted Answer

Hoarding is when a tarp or another covering is unfurled and tied over an open gap or frame to provide shelter and retain heat against the elements. Bungees, ropes, or hooks are used to secure the tarp to a structure, usually through grommets. Besides blocking wind, rain, snow, and sleet on the outside, it keeps warm air inside. Norseman’s insulated tarps are ideal for this as the foam layers have insulating properties and help retain warm air, while the grommets in the corners and along the perimeter every 48” provide ample securement points.

Question 5

How many sizes are available for Insulated Tarps?

Accepted Answer

Insulated blankets are manufactured using two layers of foam that measure a total thickness of 3/16” in a few different cut sizes. The smallest tarp size is 6’ wide x 24’ long, but there’s also the wider, shorter 12’ wide x 20’ long option. Finally, the largest size offered is a 12’ wide x 24’ long tarp. All of these tarps have grommets every 48” for easy attachment to scaffolding or another structure.

Question 6

What are the benefits of Norseman’s closed-cell foam?

Accepted Answer

Insulated tarps typically use closed-cell foam in between the tarp layers. "Closed cell" means air and moisture can't permeate the foam, unlike "open cell" foams, which are exposed to air and moisture in exchange for softness and flexibility. Closed-cell foams are denser, which means they have much better resistance to heat flow. They also act as a vapor barrier, enhancing the insulated tarp's resistance to mold and mildew.

CATEGORY	CUT SIZE	NOMINAL THICKNESS	GROMMET CONFIGURATION
CB3	6'x24'	3/16"	48” Grommet Spacing
CB3	12'x20'	3/16"	48” Grommet Spacing
CB3	12'x24'	3/16"	48” Grommet Spacing

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