Good question. To be honest, I'm not really sure. Here is a 45 - pack of the size I use and these are stainless steel. amzn.to/3MmeRQJ These will accept a regular screw. That link is an affiliate link. Good luck! Best, Bob
roofing screws, with the round orange plastic cap on the end work great for this. Think they're called secure-tight or something like that, but they work nice.
Hi Platoon Goon, I agree with you and use those as well since I had a bunch left over from a metal roof I installed on a small shed. Mine had a brown plastic washer on them but you can get them in various colors and shades. Thanks for your comment and suggestion! Best, Bob
I placed stone and bricks on top of the Tarp. Should work to secure the Tarp. 4 x 20 Tarp. Extra heavy duty brown one on Amazon. No need to cut because of the width was perfect. I just folded the excess length on top of each other. We will see if I need more than just the simple weights on top to keep it there.
Hi Jeffrey, so you did not use the method that I showed in the video? If not, I do agree that your system will work but I just never liked the look of anything on top of the tarps. But, to be honest, whatever works for you! Best, Bob
I have tried that but sometimes the bricks or stones, if somewhat sharp can abrade and rip/tear the tarp especially if very windy. Instead I saw some video where they use 3-4ft length ropes/cords tied to bricks or something else heavy on either end, and you lay several of them over the top of the tarp. Keeps the sides from flapping/peeling up in the wind, and very easy to remove/replace the tarp for access to the pile.
I hear ya Dave. I have a neighbor who does the same thing. As I mentioned in the video there are many ways to keep the tarp from blowing off. I like my method and you're happy with yours. Thanks, Bob
HI, it works awesome! I just re-inserted them on my woodpile (3 cord) last weekend. We've had some high winds since and the tarps stayed intact perfectly. Let me know how it works for you. Best. Bob
Totally Unique Life will do! I live on the coast, bay of fundy and we have high north winds. I’ve been looking for a low maintenance easy way to cover my wood and this seems perfect. Off to the hardware store 🤗
Yeah, it's so simple and you really don't have to take them apart and re-insert during the season as I said in the video. Just use the wood around the ones where you have inserted the screws. Everything will just drop a bit and you don't have to worry about taking them out and re-inserting. I just had to do it at the beginning of this season as I had 3 cord delivered for the next season. Simple, cheap, and effective! I'd love to see a picture after you do it. Please send to bobbessette@totallyuniquelife.com. I love to see how others implement similar ideas. Best, Bob
@@TotallyUniqueLife Yes I did, on the sections that were taut it worked like a charm, didn’t budge! However my tarp was waaaay too big for my pile and a section that I had folded in caught the wind and actually knocked over half a pile. The tarp stayed on tho! Lesson learned, the tarp has to be tight tight!
*_I hope this video helps you secure your own firewood tarp. If it does, please let me know!_*
Looking to improve my firewood tarp placement. This helps.
Glad to hear it and thanks for watching the video. This process works great for me!
Best,
Bob
Simple and quick solution. Very helpful!
Thanks Nancy. It works for me!
Best,
Bob
thank you so much. We are going to try this.
Hi Deborah, I hope you give it a try. It works for me!
Thanks for your comment!
Best,
Bob
Simple and brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome! I just got 3 more cord of wood and reused the former fender washers and screws. All battened down for the weather!
Best,
Bob
@@TotallyUniqueLife Are the fender washers galvanized, stainless or something else?
Good question. To be honest, I'm not really sure. Here is a 45 - pack of the size I use and these are stainless steel. amzn.to/3MmeRQJ These will accept a regular screw. That link is an affiliate link. Good luck!
Best,
Bob
roofing screws, with the round orange plastic cap on the end work great for this. Think they're called secure-tight or something like that, but they work nice.
Hi Platoon Goon, I agree with you and use those as well since I had a bunch left over from a metal roof I installed on a small shed. Mine had a brown plastic washer on them but you can get them in various colors and shades. Thanks for your comment and suggestion!
Best,
Bob
Awesome. Thanks!
Glad to help! Let me know how it works for you.
Best,
Bob
Thanks for sharing!! Great idea
Thanks Chris! Did you try it out?
Best,
Bob
I placed stone and bricks on top of the Tarp. Should work to secure the Tarp. 4 x 20 Tarp. Extra heavy duty brown one on Amazon. No need to cut because of the width was perfect. I just folded the excess length on top of each other. We will see if I need more than just the simple weights on top to keep it there.
Hi Jeffrey, so you did not use the method that I showed in the video? If not, I do agree that your system will work but I just never liked the look of anything on top of the tarps. But, to be honest, whatever works for you!
Best,
Bob
I have tried that but sometimes the bricks or stones, if somewhat sharp can abrade and rip/tear the tarp especially if very windy.
Instead I saw some video where they use 3-4ft length ropes/cords tied to bricks or something else heavy on either end, and you lay several of them over the top of the tarp. Keeps the sides from flapping/peeling up in the wind, and very easy to remove/replace the tarp for access to the pile.
I use a bungee cord and run it from the eyelet to the skid. No hardware needed.
I hear ya Dave. I have a neighbor who does the same thing. As I mentioned in the video there are many ways to keep the tarp from blowing off. I like my method and you're happy with yours.
Thanks,
Bob
Doing this!
HI, it works awesome! I just re-inserted them on my woodpile (3 cord) last weekend. We've had some high winds since and the tarps stayed intact perfectly. Let me know how it works for you.
Best.
Bob
Totally Unique Life will do! I live on the coast, bay of fundy and we have high north winds. I’ve been looking for a low maintenance easy way to cover my wood and this seems perfect. Off to the hardware store 🤗
Yeah, it's so simple and you really don't have to take them apart and re-insert during the season as I said in the video. Just use the wood around the ones where you have inserted the screws. Everything will just drop a bit and you don't have to worry about taking them out and re-inserting. I just had to do it at the beginning of this season as I had 3 cord delivered for the next season. Simple, cheap, and effective!
I'd love to see a picture after you do it. Please send to bobbessette@totallyuniquelife.com. I love to see how others implement similar ideas.
Best,
Bob
@@gardenwitch3996 Did you try it? Did it work for you!
Best,
Bob
@@TotallyUniqueLife Yes I did, on the sections that were taut it worked like a charm, didn’t budge! However my tarp was waaaay too big for my pile and a section that I had folded in caught the wind and actually knocked over half a pile. The tarp stayed on tho! Lesson learned, the tarp has to be tight tight!
Amen~!
Thanks!