Thanks Charlie,
It does need a good cleaning, I'll get some special stuff and wash it- see
if that helps. It was a thunder Storm after all, maybe that was too much to
ask.
Thanks again,
Merry
-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie/Betty Burke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sunday, July 02, 2000 10:17 PM
Subject: Re: [VAC] wet awning
>Merry Watson wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>> I have a question- another question. I used my awning at the show and
>> durring the Thunder storm I found out it's not waterproof!! Aren't they
>> suppossed to be? Yes, I know it's old but it's a zip dee. Are you
>> suppossed to treat it with something? It leaked like a seive!!!
>> Help please.
>> Merry
>
>Odds are it has been a very long time since it was cleaned. Zip Dee awnings
>use the very best Sunbrella fabrics in their awnings. The fabric is water
>resistant, not water proof. This allows the fabric to breath and
>significantly reduces the heat build up during the day. But it does require
>maintenance. Depending on use it should be opened, scrubbed clean and
>allowed to dry before storing. Zip Dee sells an awning wash product for
this
>purpose.
>
>Charlie
>
>
