jimtmcdaniels
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Hi all
I am looking for an affordable way to make a new canvas cotton "Sunforger(silicone)" factory treated tipi last decades.
The maker says the canvas only lasts 5-10 years if left up all seasons as we do.
They have some sprays but they seem poor.
I read the wood preservative liquid copper-green makes wood inedible instead of just water proof and can be used on canvas although it doesn't have a uv protector although I'm not sure uv is what kills exterior canvas.
I think it's organisms because cotton is an edible organic food for them, just like wood.
In fact this Armorall copper 2 maker lists canvas as one of the uses:
It seems for the most longevity, next year after the factory treatment has worn, I should spray the canvas with the wood preservative then after a year, paint the canvas with a watered down paint.
It seems for the most longevity, next year after the factory treatment has worn, I should spray the canvas with the wood preservative(making the cotton inedible to organism) then after a year, paint the canvas with a watered down paint(making the canvas more waterproof so organisms don't have water to feast with).
Wondering if anyone has any input and experience on this.
I am looking for an affordable way to make a new canvas cotton "Sunforger(silicone)" factory treated tipi last decades.
The maker says the canvas only lasts 5-10 years if left up all seasons as we do.
They have some sprays but they seem poor.
I read the wood preservative liquid copper-green makes wood inedible instead of just water proof and can be used on canvas although it doesn't have a uv protector although I'm not sure uv is what kills exterior canvas.
I think it's organisms because cotton is an edible organic food for them, just like wood.
In fact this Armorall copper 2 maker lists canvas as one of the uses:
It seems for the most longevity, next year after the factory treatment has worn, I should spray the canvas with the wood preservative then after a year, paint the canvas with a watered down paint.
It seems for the most longevity, next year after the factory treatment has worn, I should spray the canvas with the wood preservative(making the cotton inedible to organism) then after a year, paint the canvas with a watered down paint(making the canvas more waterproof so organisms don't have water to feast with).
Wondering if anyone has any input and experience on this.
