Canvas Tent WaterProofing Product?
Submitted: Monday, Jul 07, 2003 at 10:10
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Jack
I have been given an almost new canvas tent which needs to be waterproofed. Can someone recommend a good waterproofing agent, either spray or brush on, and any hints, tips, tricks etc will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Jack
Reply By: Mick - Monday, Jul 07, 2003 at 23:54
Monday, Jul 07, 2003 at 23:54
The canvas will most likely be proofed already Jack.
Southern Cross tents are made from a Wax converters canvas which is "DynaProofed" - whatever that is!!I've only ever had to use a seam sealer (liquid) on seams on a
Southern Cross centre pole that wouldn't stop leaking at the seams in downpours. It's OK now after applying the sealer - stood up to a week of rain in
Sydney and the same in Byron Bay without a drop.
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Follow Up By: macca - Tuesday, Jul 08, 2003 at 13:38
Tuesday, Jul 08, 2003 at 13:38
Mick.
Our tent is a Southern Crosss tent with a centre pole although we use the side poles more often than not. When we purchased it 2 years ago they provided us with a brochure on waterproffing canvas. We followed those instructions and wet it thoroughly till it stopped leaking (4 days watering and one night in the rain. Let it dry thoroughly and haven't had a worry in all the times we have used it including some doozy rainfalls.
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