Ged, oh yes, I see what you mean, I mean it has to appreciated that the person of the BCT is so honest admit that they don't know...hoever where do I find other manufacturers that might know?
Yes, the one of the canvastent shop sounds rather enthusiastic but might just be saying what I want to hear. He is talking about the groundsheet because of my question if moisture will be able to get through it after a while....those are my questions:
Hello,
I have some questions about bell tents. My friend and me are thinking of living the next year (August - July) in a tent on a campsite. This would be in Cornwall and we therefore need a tent that can cope with moody anf often very harsh weather. We were thinking that a bell tent might be the right choice because of the size, height etc.
So, I know the canvas has been treated with a waterproofing coat but how strong is that and I read it needs to be renewed, how often is that neccessary?
Can a belltent in general survive being used for a full year?
How resistant is the canvas against UV-rays?
How well does the bell tent cope with heavy wind/ rain/ snow (very unlikely)?
If the tent is left at the same space for a while moisture collects and might get through the groundsheet, how capable is the groundsheet against that on long term?
How can condensation e.g. mildew be avoided over the long period?
Oh, there's a second reply:
-canvastentshop.uk-
That is true if the guy ropes get wet they will shrink and become taught so need to be slackened. If you detach them the tent will fall down!!!!. It is possible to buy a special ground sheet that will let the ground breathe but we do not stock them and I do not know where to get one from.
As far as the manufacturer is this is our own supplier.
Regards
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