You've probably had experience with cheap hardware store tarps. They leak and tear. These Utility Grade Tarps are a huge step up! The price is right and the quality is even better. A stout 10 x 8 weave and 2.9 oz/sq. yard poly fabric stands up to serious abuse. Grommets are spaced 36" apart and the hem is rope-reinforced. Use it to cover your wood pile, gather yard waste, or cover almost anything from the elements. We're sure you'll find these to be the best tarps for the money, anywhere.