As Tarpaulins go this is definitely a good sheet of plastic. Plastic is waterproof so it's good for putting over things that are outside and could get rained on. It can also be used to protect from the sun or wind by installing as a barrier (Note that supports aren't included) Whilst the colour choice of this tarpaulin is fairly limited in being blue, when used as a sun shelter on a cloudless day this merges with the sky and is hard to spot. This can be a danger to passing birds. This tarpaulin is lightweight to other tarpaulins I have looked at, so can blow around easily and needs securing if left outside covering something for long periods of ...  Read the complete review

As the name states, this is a general purpose tarpaulin. It is a medium size which is probably OK for most purposes (I used it to cover my bicycle as I had no shed). It keeps the water out - provided you wrap things properly. Because it is made of lightweight material, it can flap easily so you need to weight it down so it can do its job. When I first bought it, I realised it was not as heavy as others I'd had (not from B&Q - and more expensive ones) but it was certainly adequate for the job. Ultimately, this is a tarpaulin for ordinary use. If you want something that will last, you will need to pay more for it and get a heavier weight tarpaulin ...  Read the complete review