will the tarp allow water to pass through
316933
Most water passes through, but it will get heavy and you can see the wait of trapped water causing it to sag at times. My shade is 30x16' so the amount of trapped water (cohesion and adhesion properties of water to this mesh) does add up. But the water never pools, as the gaps are too large for that.
1629472
No, water does not get through the liner. At least I have never had this issue. The curtain will be wet when you touch it from either side, but it dries as it hangs there.
456776
I haven't tested it, but due to the nature of the mechanism by which it locks to whatever you attach it to there is a small hole where water could probably get in. So probably not.
996497
No the battery compartment isnt sealed so water could get in if directly exposed to rain. But I had mine attached under a tarp for 3 months and many hard rain storms with out any problems.
1823344
So far we have not had a problem. I wouldn't think that putting a tarp over it would interfere, because it has an open weave around it. But on the other hand, it needs to stay moist.
1931431
No- the mesh itself is waterproof but not impermeable- rain can get through as well as air. This is actually a good thing because otherwise it would not tolerate strong wind as well as it does. I am very happy with this product for providing shade and plan to purchase another.
1622167
It is not see-through. It is commercial grade tarp material. It does go to the floor if you put on the panels that enclose it. We usually use it with open sides. I do not recall Velcro
193958
Not really. It repels water somewhat but if someone got a large amount of water on it eventually it would soak through
1776976
It'll soak through to the floor, of course. Need to have something under it. It's like a mesh of rubber about half an inch thick.
354857
Yes, it has several holes throughout to let rain water enter. Just to be clear, what I got is a solar cover that lays directly on the water.
60966
Definitely water proof. Withstood torrential storms in May with some good anchoring. I mentioned this in my review of the tarp as well.
574383
Yes, the front vestibule will get wet during rain. When it started to rain while we were at camp I clamped two tarps on the front to protect the stuff I had in that area. It worked just fine since I liked having a "porch".
1031489
It will prevent water from entering provided you have the rubber on garage door against your floor/slab even with no gaps or openings. If its pretty level you will be fine.
1714171
Hi Max,All Aqua Quest tarps have heat-taped seams, so you don't have to worry about it. As far as reinforcing the already taped seams, I can definitely find out for you.CheersBen - Gear Out Here
1812698
Yes, to let water out, breathability...and yes, water could get in. I would suggest not setting it down in standing water or where water would accumulate if possible.
1545770
All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on, by putting on a couple of layers of duck tape first before cutting the grommet holes. All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on,... » Read More All by itself the tent is not completely watertight. Testing with a brand-new tent showed that a small amount of water got in. Very good for a single-layer tent, but since I wanted an absolutely dry tent in the worst conditions, I have added a 10x12 tarp. 8 extra stakes holds the tarp down, 4 on each end. To hold the tarp to the tent, I added 2 large grommets to go over the stakes at each end of the tarp, meaning, actually, the sides. Result is a very dark and somewhat stuffy but absolutely dry tent. Oh, one more thing, I had to reinforce the tarp fabric where I put the large grommets on, by putting on a couple of layers of duck tape first before cutting the grommet holes. « Show Less
562010
Yes and no. Some water will seep in through the seems at the top. The stitching essentially pokes holes in the inner waterproof coating and water can seep in through these holes. I sealed the seams on my own with some silicone caulk.