[MR] Quik Shade Tent Conversion

[Ceara ni Neill]

Greetings!

Sunbrella works just fine in the rain. However, it's a pain to work with.
I used Sunbrella on parts of my pavilion because I wanted a color
contrast. I never want to work with the stuff again!
The sunbrella is actually heavier than sunforger, not to mention a LOT
more expensive. If I remember correctly it was something along the lines
of $11/yd as opposed to the $4 for the sunforger.

Anyway, I'd go ahead and make the shade, and if the QuickShade isnt'
strong enough you can always replace it with wooden poles (they're more
lightweight anyway & cheaper to replace if necessary).

Hope this helps!
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===Ceara ni Neill
http://HouseBarra.com

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> Can anyone give me advice on doing the following:
>
> I would like to use my 12 x 12 dayshade as a tent for camping.  I have
> already added dags to the existing red top and it looks very period.  For
> the walls, I would like to use Sunbrella in a natural color.  I don't
> think the Quik Shade frame could take the weight of regular sunforger
> canvas.  Here are my questions:
>
> 1) Would the Sunbrella sufficiently repel rain, yet still breath like
> canvas?
> 2) With ropes and stakes at each of the 4 corners, would my dayshade be
> sturdy enough considering the additonal weight of the sunbrella walls?
>
> Any advice on this subject, would be greatly appreciated.
>
> -Lady Catriona inghean Ghiricc


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