XTARPS 10 ft. x 16 ft. - 90% Shade, Black Color Sun Shade, Rectangle or Square Shade Sail, Great for Backyard, Patio, Kennel, Green House Shade Creation

I own the 6 X 30 90% shade mesh, I also own a 14 X 16 70% shade tarp, and a 12 X 6 70% shade tarp. All from this particular manufacturer, vendor, and all purchased here on Amazon.My 14 X 16 70% shade tarp is nearing the end of it's second season in the Southern sun. It is in perfect condition, looks brand new.A few weeks back we had a thunderstorm blow through with initial 40 mph peak gusts. It blew down a large tree in my yard. All three (3) of my shade tarps survived 40 mph gusts unscathed and unaffected.I attach them with those inexpensive colored aluminum snap clips (like you might see as a key-chain, typically rated 75 pound breaking strength). They should cost you .96 cents apiece on Amazon or at the Big Orange Box Hardware Store. Those I snap to either aircraft cable lines, or stout little eye-rings.This 6 X 30 90% tarp is hanging the entire width of my work-shed, the big open door of which faces West into the hot afternoon sun. The problem of the glaring late afternoon sun cooking me in the shed in August is solved.The sun is definitely, no question about it, cut down considerably under these tarps. You can feel it when you step into the shade from one of these. In my review of my 14 X 16 70% tarp I provide my pool temperatures before and after installation of the overhead tarp. The pool went from bath water warm to cool and refreshing.My wife wants me to put some of these over entire sections of her garden, which will be no problem to do. I'll sink some 6" X 6" X 12' posts, put the tarps on aircraft cable and she'll be able to open or close them at will (I made a simple pulley system with ropes to pull the tarps open or closed on both my pool and work shed).This is a fantastic, well built, high-quality product. You will not be disappointed.

I ordered 12' x 26' and proceeded to install. As a result of the difference in finished size, I have approximately 10" gap with no shade. Very disappointing. I choose not to "de-install" and return.Other than that, shade is as described and effectively shades approximately 24'.In reviewing description of product that I ordered prior to submitting this review, there are replies to finished size quesitons; however, one should not have to read questions to find this important information.

I purchased a "12 foot by 20 foot" tarp because it was the perfect size for my back deck. Problem is it actually measured 12 by 18 feet 9 inches! Really? Try as a might I cannot understand this kind of manufacturing error. This seems like a case of trying to unload a known defective product on hapless consumers. There are many other manufacturers of these shade cloths with these dimensions and when they say 20 feet, you get 20 feet. I have returned the item and am waiting for another. Will post an update when it arrives.Here's the update....don't waste your time with this company. They sent the replacement and it was again the exact same wrong size!The woman on the phone at the company was rather curt and perfunctory with me when I originally called to complain and specify exactly what was wrong with the tarp. She showed not a hint of concern. This should have been my clue. So they seem to know that they are selling a significantly undersized tarp and don't care. I will try another company called the Shade Cloth Store and give an update.

Was not anywhere close to how it is described. No 'grommets' , only two seams, two edges completely open. Quality very poor. Returned to xtarps who were not professional at all. Amazon should remove them.

I'm heartbroken. I have to replace my shade cloths. After 5 punishing summers in the northern Calif high desert, high winds and extreme dry heat, they have finally given up. I am ordering new ones today. Best patio cover I've ever had.

The quality of this tarp is incredible for the price. Only time will tell how well it will hold up but right now I couldn’t be happier. It blocks out all of the heat to my chicken coop. My hens are very happy!

If you are looking for 90% shade material this isn't it.I've compared it to some older 70% material I have and it's not even close.I created a video comparing the two materials. The video starts with a card behind the 75% material, then I placed the card behind this 90% material.As you can see in the video you can read the card through the 90%!

It definitely cuts down the heat. It's well made and has a wide nylon border. My only complaint is that I bought two of the same size expecting that the grommets would be in the same place on each one so I could connect one to hang down from the overhead tarp to block the low afternoon sun on our patio. They don't line up so I'm assuming they are hand placed.That said I'd reorder if I needed more.