INLAND TARP & LINER

Hay growers around the nation are recognizing it makes no sense at all to spend thousands of dollars to produce stacks of hay bales only to let them spoil. Hay tarps are an economical means to protect your investment and get the best return possible.

The first thing to know is your stacking pattern and proper stacking techniques. Properly stacked hay bales will prolong the life of a hay tarp by providing a tighter fit and adequate run-off for rain and snow.

Second, it is important to decide what you will stack the hay on to prevent bottom bale damage. Some people prefer elevated asphalt, rock, or other surfaces with drainage to either side of the stack pad.

Build a level area on which to stack hay. (Click here for Stackpad Video) The ground should slope away from the stack to allow for drainage. Lay out baler twine on the ground as a guide for building a straight stack. Build your stack with a peak whenever possible to allow snow and rain to run off. (Click here for Stacking Hay with Peak Video).

These stacking patterns are based on 4' x 4' x 8' one ton big bales or by 16" x 18" x 48" small bales. View the photos and suggested tarp sizes and convert according to your bale size and stacking pattern. Single wide hay stacks are generally flat on top; however, small bales can be run the length on top to create a peak. Double wide hay stacks are generally peaked on top to allow snow and rain to run off. Triple wide hay stacks are generally peaked on top to allow snow and rain to run off.

Hay tarps are installed white side up and silver side down. As you feed out of the hay stack, the hay tarp can be stretched tightly back and retightened to provide continued protection. It is important to fold and tighten the hay tarp securely to prevent wind damage to the hay tarp. A 16' wide hay stack will typically take a 25' wide hay tarp (shown) or a 35' wide hay tarp, which would cover an additional 4' per side for added side protection.

Stack ends are left unobstructed to allow air exchange from end to end during the curing process, except in high humidity areas where stack ends are kept closed. A 24' wide hay stack will typically take a 35' wide hay tarp, or a 45' wide hay tarp which would cover an additional 5' per side for added side protection.

You may be wondering what styles of hay tarps are available in today's market, and which style will perform best for your application, product and stacking patterns.

Two of the most popular hay tarps on the market today are the Performer Hay Tarp and the Bull Flex Hay Tarp. Both offer unique designs that give producers a variety of hay covering options not to mention PREMIUM QUALITY!

The Performer Hay Tarp comes in standard stock widths of 14', 15', 20', 25', 28', 30', 35', 45', 55', 60', 65' and 72'. The 48' or 54' length allows for a variety of stack configurations. These standard sizes have been field tested for decades and will work with most common stack sizes.

The Performer Hay Tarp's unique tie down design makes it the premier hay tarp in today's market. Sections of PVC pipe or wood are pre-installed into a sleeve that runs the length of the hay tarp on both sides, which help keep the tarp taut by applying even pressure over larger sections of tarp.

All ropes are pre-installed to each section of pipe eliminating any assembly for the end user. Attached to each rope is a steel J-hook and our patented Super Cinch tie down.

The patented Super Cinch tie down system eliminates tying and untying any knots, making it the quickest way to retighten your tarp, protecting it from wind damage. One person can apply up to 450 pounds of pressure on each rope. All Super Cinches are included, and pre-installed for your convenience. 2" seatbelt webbing is pre-installed into a pocket on either end of the tarp, allowing the ends of the tarp to be cinched tight around a multitude of stack configurations, insuring a snug fit and protecting the ends of the hay tarp from wind damage.

Each Performer Hay Tarp has a rain gutter running the length on both sides which helps eliminate rain from running down the ropes and the sides of the hay stack, damaging and discoloring the hay.

All our hay tarps are accordion folded, then rolled to the center and banded. This insures that you receive an installation ready product. Place the tarp on top of your hay stack. Cut the bands, unroll the tarp down each side of the stack and secure the seatbelt webbing on that end. Then simply walk the tarp out to the other end of your hay stack and the hay tarp unfolds itself as it is deployed. Finish installation by securing all tie-downs "guitar string" tight.

When storing a Performer Hay Tarp, first fan fold the tarp, then straighten out all ropes. Insert the end of the J-Hook into the Super Cinch to insure that the J-hooks do not puncture your hay tarp during the rolling process. Fold the ropes onto the hay tarp, making sure that they are neatly coiled to avoid tangling during installation next season.

The Bull Flex Hay Tarp is made "tough as a bull's hide." The Bull Flex hay tarp is engineered to be the strongest and most flexible loop style bale stack cover in the marketplace. It is uniquely designed to provide you more tie down options, stronger fabric, and a glove tight fit. It is versitle enough to use as an equipment or farm machinery cover, RV cover, wood pile cover or stretched over a frame as a shelter cover. The options are endless. The Bull Flex works equally well with either round bale hay or square bale hay. Available in standard 14', 18', 23', 25', 28', 30', 33', 35' or 42' widths.

The 52' length offers 10% more coverare than the competition!!

THE BULL FLEX HAY TARP COMES WITHOUT TIE DOWN ROPES, SO YOU CAN USE YOUR OWN TIE DOWN METHOD OR ORDER A TIE DOWN KIT FROM US, YOUR CHOICE! OPTIONAL TIE DOWN KITS SOLD SEPERATELY.

SQUARE BALE KITS INCLUDE:

• 40 18' pieces of UV treated poly rope
• 40 patented Super Cinch tie downs
• 40 steel J-Hooks

EACH ROPE IN THIS KIT IS PRE-ASSEMBLED WITH SUPER CINCH AND J-HOOK FOR YOUR CONVIENIENCE. INSTALLATION REQUIRED!