tarp mod

[drewdunnrespect]

at the present i true north out doors tarp which is 3.5 X 4m and i has five loops along the ridge line and i want to add a sixth so that one of the loops lines up with a set of loops on eath side cos at the present they dont. Now then i know how i am going to sticht on the extra loop quite easily but water proofing i dont have a clue help please

drew

 

[Nelis]

Hi Drew,

i modified my previous tarp with extra loops, and didn't do any waterproofing,never seemed to be a problem. I don't think any water ever came through, but if it has, I must have lost it in the condensation somewhere.

Just use the thinnest needle you can find.....

 

[Melonfish]

or a machine to do the stitching, the tighter the stitching the better the waterproofing should hold.
waxed thread might help too

 

[HillBill]

And give the area a spray with that silicone used for re-waterproofing things like boots etc. It soaks in and forms an internal seal. If it's a really wet day and i'm going out i spray it on the seat and knees of my trousers. It works ok although it breaks down some after a days use and a wash.

 

[Andy2112]

Drew,
you can use a tube of tent seam sealer from a camping shop and then you seal things individually mate. Cost you a couple of quid.

 

[topknot]

Hi, I made up my own tarp and had no probs with the seams letting water.

Cheers Topknot

 

[the big guy]

hi topknot,any chance of a photo of the whole tarp ?.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

cheers guys for advice this sealant you talk about were do you get it from

 

[topknot]

Hi Big guy, no probs. The size is 12ft by 6ft.

 

[craeg]

I was thinking of making one as I currently use a mil issue one which I find is a tad small.

Any chance you can give me material supplier details and any tips you may have.

Thanks.
Craeg

 

[Wild Thing]

I use Mcnett Seamsure. Got mine from Milletts for £4.99.

It comes in a bottle with a sort of brush on the end so you can work it into seams and stitching properly. It dries in about 2 hours and is almost invisible, with just a slight shiny finish when dry.

Never had any seams I have treated leak after using this stuff

Regards

Phill