Hole in the canvas!

[cirrus]

has anyone dealt with a small hole in the canvas. Look like it's been caught in the closing mechanism.
I am worried as it seems to be getting bigger.

 

[GrannyJen]

I have two small holes and find ignoring them works,

They can be repaired if small, invisibly mended I believe.

Duct tape is supposed to work.

 

[WelshGas]

http://www.repairproducts.co.uk/page27.htm

Type A. Needs 2 people, 1 on the inside to provide counter pressure. Patches are clear and you could put one on each side of the canvas exterior to balance up.

 

[cirrus]

Thanks Jen I don't suppose you know an invisible mender (if you can see them!)

 

[SimplyDubs]

Thanks Jen I don't suppose you know an invisible mender (if you can see them!)

As WelshGas mentions above... Tear Air is the best stuff. Used it on my awning 6 years ago, still as good as new. Also used on the Mutze when I got a little too close to a bonfire and an ember fell on it... 4 years and still as good as...

Also used it on dry suits diving, years on still holds air, hasn't yellowed or got brittle.
Stunning stuff.

rgds
M

 

[cirrus]

Thanks Welshgas that's useful

 

[GrannyJen]

Yes, thank you WG ... A very useful product to know about and not just for cali use ...

 

[GrannyJen]

Thanks Welshgas that's useful

The great thing about this forum, the sharing of knowledge. This, for me, makes it such a great place to be. One person asks for a problem solution, six people reply, probably 50 people benefit. Wonderful!

 

[WelshGas]

 

[Skylark2.0]

The great thing about this forum, the sharing of knowledge. This, for me, makes it such a great place to be. One person asks for a problem solution, six people reply, probably 50 people benefit. Wonderful!

So true, we've learned loads thx everyone

 

[Hotel California]

One thing i have learned ,
Better to have a hole in your canvas ....than having a canvas in your hole....
Sorry could not resit !

 

[GrannyJen]

One thing i have learned ,
Better to have a hole in your canvas ....than having a canvas in your hole....
Sorry could not resit !

Come out with that and you will end up with more than just canvas

 

[Trotty]

Just spotted this one.

Kite or Sail repair tape will do the trick. Need to cut a patch with no sharp edges to fit on the inner and outer side of the damage. Just google it, any sailing or Kitesurf retailer should stock it for less than a tenner.

 

[Spud]

Then when it's fixed get a bungee! Goes around the top and stops it happening, think you can get them from the shop still