Is 5 mil thick enough for a winter patio screen?

It handles rain, wind and snow as a light screen, but 5 mil is thin. On exposed, windy balconies, expect it to flap and add extra tie-down points or a frame.

Does it really let light through?

Yes. The material is about 95% transparent, so sunlight still reaches plants and floors. It is clear film, not glass-clear rigid panel, so some glare and creasing show.

Can I cut it to fit a window or coop?

You can cut polyester film with household scissors, but cut inside the reinforced edge and add your own fastening points. Cut edges are not reinforced.

Use the corner grommets with rope, bungee cords or zip ties. For spans longer than a few feet, run a batten or cord along the edge so the film does not tear at the grommets.

Will it last more than one season?

With careful handling and flat storage, it can be reused. Thin clear film creases and can cloud where it folds, and sharp corners or sustained flapping shorten its life.

Tewango Waterproof Clear Tarp 5 Mil Transparent Tarpaulin with Grommets

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Tewango Waterproof Clear Tarp 5 Mil Transparent Tarpaulin with Grommets

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Our take on the Tewango Waterproof Clear Tarp 5 Mil Transparent Tarpaulin with Grommets

The Tewango clear tarp is a 5 mil transparent polyester sheet with reinforced edges and rust-resistant corner grommets. It is about 95% transparent, so it blocks rain, snow, wind and dust while still letting light reach plants, furniture and floors. It suits renters and gardeners who want a cheap winter screen for a patio, balcony, greenhouse or coop. Against heavier PVC and woven poly tarps, it is thinner and lighter, so it folds flat and stores easily but offers less puncture and tear resistance.

Best forPatio, porch and balcony wind and rain screensGreenhouse and plant cold-weather coverChicken coop and run weather shieldTemporary window rain and draft barrier

Pros

High clarity keeps outdoor spaces bright
Lightweight and folds flat for off-season storage
Reinforced edges and corner grommets for tying down
Stays flexible in freezing temperatures
Works for many jobs: patio, greenhouse, coop, window

Cons

5 mil is thin; sharp edges and wind flap can tear it
Grommets are only at the corners, so long spans need extra support
Clear film can cloud or crease with repeated folding
Condensation builds up on the inside in cold weather

Tewango Waterproof Clear Tarp 5 Mil Transparent Tarpaulin with Grommets prices at every store

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Tewango Waterproof Clear Tarp 5 Mil Transparent Tarpaulin with Grommets price history

$22.76$16.48

Oct 31Nov 13

Lowest price we've seen: $16.48 on Nov 13 at Walmart; highest $22.76 on Oct 31. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.

About the Tewango Waterproof Clear Tarp 5 Mil Transparent Tarpaulin with Grommets

The Tewango clear tarp is a waterproof sheet made from high clarity polyester. It is 5 mil thick and 95% transparent, so it blocks rain, snow, wind and dust while letting natural light through.

The edges are reinforced, and the corner grommets are rust resistant. You can hang the tarp or tie it down with rope, bungee cords or zip ties. It resists tearing and stays flexible in freezing temperatures.

The sheet is lightweight and bends and folds easily, so it can be stored flat and reused. Uses include a winter patio enclosure, a greenhouse or plant cover, a chicken coop screen, a window rain shield, a balcony wind blocker, and a cover for outdoor furniture and equipment.

Material: Polyester
Thickness: 5 mil
Transparency: 95%
Size: 3.3 x 6.5 ft
Color: Clear
Grommets: Rust resistant corner grommets, reinforced edges
Use: Patio, porch, balcony, greenhouse, garden, windows

Specifications

Size: 3.3x6.5ft
color: Clear

Questions and answers

Is 5 mil thick enough for a winter patio screen?: It handles rain, wind and snow as a light screen, but 5 mil is thin. On exposed, windy balconies, expect it to flap and add extra tie-down points or a frame.
Does it really let light through?: Yes. The material is about 95% transparent, so sunlight still reaches plants and floors. It is clear film, not glass-clear rigid panel, so some glare and creasing show.
Can I cut it to fit a window or coop?: You can cut polyester film with household scissors, but cut inside the reinforced edge and add your own fastening points. Cut edges are not reinforced.
How do I hang it?: Use the corner grommets with rope, bungee cords or zip ties. For spans longer than a few feet, run a batten or cord along the edge so the film does not tear at the grommets.
Will it last more than one season?: With careful handling and flat storage, it can be reused. Thin clear film creases and can cloud where it folds, and sharp corners or sustained flapping shorten its life.
Where is the Tewango Waterproof Clear Tarp 5 Mil Transparent Tarpaulin with Grommets cheapest?: At Walmart, for $16.48, as of our latest check.