This morning started out chilly complete with rain and strong winds. A perfect day to replace the UV damaged tarp that covered my UV damaged shelter roof. This time I used some heavy duty modular tent centers that I got from Greg Wright in Kars - just south of Ottawa.
These mod centers are the rubberized version that replaced the all canvas modular tentage. The rubber does get brittle, but for the price, you will be hard pressed to find a new fabric roof that will last 3-5 years.
On that note, I learned that the all canvas mod tentage is getting harder to find. If you are looking for canvas to cover seats, make hip ring pad covers or even hip ring canvas tops, or tents stop in and see Greg. I recommend the rubberized sections for shelter roof replacement. You can PM Greg on this forum for prices and availability, but like all commodities, first come, first served.
Interestingly, after I got the replacement roof on, the sun came out...For the eagle-eyed and perfectionists, you may have noticed that the tarp is not on the centre spine of the shelter. You may have noticed that the overlap where the mod tents join is in the lee portion of the shelter roof away from the prevailing winds and rain.
