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[John Roll]

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on repairing an EZ-up canopy. There's a drip at one of the Velcro straps which attach the canopy to the frame on the underside. Is it worth trying to fix it or should I just buy a new canopy?

John

[Sam Zuckerman]

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on repairing an EZ-up canopy. There's a drip at one of the Velcro straps which attach the canopy to the frame on the underside. Is it worth trying to fix it or should I just buy a new canopy?

John

That depends how confident you are in textiles. Is there a hole in the actual canopy?

[John Roll]

That depends how confident you are in textiles. Is there a hole in the actual canopy?

Sam,
I can't find any holes in the canopy. The drip seemed to be coming from the seam at the point where the Velcro strap is attached. I was thinking that I might take it a clothing repair shop to reinforce the seams.

John

[g'bye, Dick Rees]

Sam,
I can't find any holes in the canopy. The drip seemed to be coming from the seam at the point where the Velcro strap is attached. I was thinking that I might take it a clothing repair shop to reinforce the seams.

John

Sew What

[Stuart Pendleton]

You could try this first to see if it stops before an expensive repair.

http://www.boatersplus.com/texsport-spray-seam-slr-wtrprf.html

[Sam Zuckerman]

Sam,
I can't find any holes in the canopy. The drip seemed to be coming from the seam at the point where the Velcro strap is attached. I was thinking that I might take it a clothing repair shop to reinforce the seams.

John

In that case. Gaff tape.

In all seriousness I would try and track down where in the seam it is leaking and patch over it. Then again, I study Theatre here at school and was taught to sew. If you do try that seem spray posted above let us know how it goes.

How bad is the leak?

[John Roll]

In that case. Gaff tape.

In all seriousness I would try and track down where in the seam it is leaking and patch over it. Then again, I study Theatre here at school and was taught to sew. If you do try that seem spray posted above let us know how it goes.

How bad is the leak?

It's just an occasional drip at the moment. I am going to try the seam spray to how it works. If it doesn't, I might take it to a local seamstress....

[Charlie Zureki]

In that case. Gaff tape.

In all seriousness I would try and track down where in the seam it is leaking and patch over it. Then again, I study Theatre here at school and was taught to sew. If you do try that seem spray posted above let us know how it goes.

How bad is the leak?

It's just an occasional drip at the moment. I am going to try the seam spray to how it works. If it doesn't, I might take it to a local seamstress....

   Super Glue.

  Hammer

[bruce gering]

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on repairing an EZ-up canopy. There's a drip at one of the Velcro straps which attach the canopy to the frame on the underside. Is it worth trying to fix it or should I just buy a new canopy?

John

Once those canopies get old and weathered they are going to develop leaks, esp in a constant rain situation. This happens even with no apparent holes. Have you tried Scotchgaurding them? I like the super glue on the seams idea.

If you know you may be in for rain, its a good idea to put a tarp over the top of the canopy and secure it on 2-3 sides however best you can for a little added protection.

[John Roll]

Once those canopies get old and weathered they are going to develop leaks, esp in a constant rain situation. This happens even with no apparent holes. Have you tried Scotchgaurding them? I like the super glue on the seams idea.

If you know you may be in for rain, its a good idea to put a tarp over the top of the canopy and secure it on 2-3 sides however best you can for a little added protection.

This canopy has never been used. I am in contact with EZ-up to see if they can provide a solution. Unfortunately, the POP is MIA, so I can't play the warranty angle.If I can't find the boat sealer locally, I'll try the super glue. I'll keep you posted.

John

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