Practical, calm guidance for using clear PVC tarps to block wind, rain, drafts, and cold air — while keeping your patio, porch, or gazebo bright and usable in more seasons.
Clear PVC tarps behave very differently from outdoor curtains or fabric panels. They're heavier, stiffer, fully weather-blocking, and capable of turning open outdoor spaces into functional three-season (or even four-season) areas — when installed correctly.
This hub walks you through the real-world basics of PVC enclosures: how to measure, choose thickness, mount safely, prevent wind overload, and decide whether PVC is the right solution for your space or whether a lighter fabric option may be better.
If you're working with patios, porches, pergolas, gazebos, or backyard structures that need wind or weather protection, start with the guides below.
Accurate measurements prevent sagging, gaps, and wind issues. Step-by-step guide.
The best top mounts, side anchors, bottom tension systems, and spacing rules.
Solve fogging, yellowing, flapping, wind issues, and poor fit problems.