You may not need to buy a replacement canopy for your carport in case you see that the current canopy has been torn. Those tears can be fixed easily. This article discusses the steps that you should follow when repairing that torn carport canopy.

Step 1: Inspect the Entire Carport

You should not rush to repair a tear in the canopy of your carport until you have inspected the entire carport thoroughly. That inspection will serve two major purposes. First, it will reveal all existing tears so that you repair them at once instead of fixing one torn section at a time. Secondly, the inspection will reveal any factors, such as sharp edges on the carport supports, which could have caused the tears in the canopy. Such defects can cause more tears if they are not fixed before the current tears are repaired.

Step 2: Clean the Repair Sites

Buy an appropriate cleaning solution, such as a solution without any oil, and use it to clean both sides of the canopy around the tears that you have identified during the inspection of the carport. Any dirt or grime that remains on the canopy may prevent the repair tape from adhering on the canopy.

Step 3: Dry the Canopy

The adhesive used in the repair tape may fail prematurely if it is applied onto a surface that has moisture. It is therefore vital for you to allow ample time, such as several hours, for the canopy to dry in the sun. This step will play a major role in ensuring that the repair produces lasting results.

Step 4: Repair the Top of the Canopy

Apply a layer of canopy repair tape on the top surface of the tear once the canopy dries. Press the strip of tape so that any trapped air is eliminated. Don't attempt to realign the tape in case you notice that it isn't covering the tear adequately. Instead, apply another piece of repair tape on the remaining part of the tear. Press that additional piece of tape so that air bubbles are expelled from underneath it. Pressing the tape also ensures adequate adhesion with the canopy.

Step 5: Repair the Bottom of the Canopy

The final step of the repair process entails placing a piece of repair tape on the bottom part of the tear in the canopy. This extra tape will ensure that the canopy retains its strength because the tear will have support on either side. It will therefore be harder for leaks to develop at the repair site. Use the procedure above to fix any torn segments of your carport as soon as you notice them.

Contact carport suppliers for advice in case your canopy keeps getting torn. Those experts will recommend appropriate steps, such as acquiring a stronger carport that can withstand the unique challenges of your application.

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