The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for treating
goods, such as, for example, fumigating and re-cooling perishable goods,
such as fruit, using a tarp and floor seal. The apparatus encloses goods
on a surface and includes a canopy that is substantially impermeable to
flowable materials, such as gas, liquid, or a combination thereof; an
upper perimeter for supporting an upper portion of the canopy; a lower
perimeter for supporting a lower portion of the canopy, the lower
perimeter to be placed in proximity to the surface; a support structure
for supporting the upper perimeter and lower perimeters; and a gasket in
communication with the lower perimeter, wherein the gasket is deformable
to substantially seal the chamber by compressing the gasket against the
surface. The apparatus may also include an intermediate support structure
for providing support to the canopy and a conduit in communication with
the chamber to supply cool air to the chamber.