Patching a Temporary Shelter Tarp

[@davebryanton]

Thank you this! Using the Tuck Tape is a great idea! It worked perfectly. Never has a tape stick so well. BTW - I used a sheet of pressure treated plywood just behind the zipper door to help prevent the wind from putting too much pressure on the zipper door. I pounded 2 round metal pipes into the ground and secured one end using U-bolts or mufler clamps. I use bungie cords on the other end to hold the swing end in place. Using the plywood really extends the life of the shelter. Mine is going on 4 years old.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks so much for the nice comment and suggestion for securing the door. These shelters are some handy but you have to look after them. My Tuck Tape patches are still holding on mine but the canvas skin is just about wore out and has ripped in a bunch more places. I think it's life is over!!! LOL So nice of you to watch and comment. And welcome to the channel., I hope you come back again soon. Take 'er easy!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Grampie! That tuff is pretty awesome. I used it on the tarps outside for a few years now and it holds up pretty good - right through the winter. It should work well for you. Thanks for sharing and all the best Mike!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Glad to hear that GP. The other products I have used all said they would stand up to exterior weather. Wrong!!! The Tuck Tape always seems to stick well to whatever I use it on so it should work here too I thought!!! Thanks for the view and take 'er easy!!!

[@janetdickson4451]

That shelter is amazing. We bought it at Costco in 2011 for would you believe $149. They had only 3 of them in the aisle selling out! We were planning an outdoor party and I thought we could set it up to use for that and then use it for storage. It isn't one of the easy up models so it didn't get used to for the party but went up later for the tractor. When we went to install it we found out it was only meant for summer use! We decided to put it up anyway and as you can see it is still working - the frame is better than any others I've seen and they all have their tarps deteriorate over time. Hope this tape holds the ends together as unlike the Shelter Logic models you can't buy replacement covers for this one at Canadian Tire!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

That shelter was and is amazing. The frame is like me, lasts and lasts LOL!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Interesting solution, it will be good to see if it holds especially over winter. We have some holes in a tarp covering some wood, I am going to give it a go and copy your idea. Thanks for the solution

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Joseph!!! I hope it does work well for you. Let me know how you make out. The Tuck Tape sticks to everything and it lasts a long time so I'm hoping it will last on a tarp!!! Thanks for watching and for your comments. Have a good week.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Interesting, look to see how she goes over time. I have had good luck with tarp tape from PA . Real good luck .

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Steve is the 'Tarp Tape' the kind you heat after you apply? I have tried that too and, maybe it was just me, but it didn't work a darn. Anyways, thanks for the tip and for the comments. Take care and thanks for watcthing!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@GrampiesWorkshop The one I get for $3.99 a roll on sale says heat activated by the sun. I put it on and let it bake in the the sun and man it does not come off :)

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@SteveRobReviews Well that's the oner I want then. I'll have to look for a roll and give it a try!!! Thanks for the info!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Good idea trying Tuck Tape! I might try that next time I have to patch a tarp. Thanks for sharing!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good Day eh!!! I have tried a lot of different products and have not had good success. The jury is still out on the Tuck Tape so we'll see how that goes. Thanks for watching Martin and take 'er easy!!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonsoir Monsieur ! Did you try with contact glue with a patch as the same material as you have ? I learn to patch parachute ( war measure only ! ) with that type of glue ? Cheers !!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Salut Mon Ami!!! Je pense le 'contact glue' peut-etre trop rigide. Mais je ne l'ai pas essayé. Merci pour l'idee!!! Merci aussi d'avoir regarde!! A bientot!!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Good evening Sir, just put 3 very very light coats of it on each side (panel and patch ) and keep it under a heavy steel plate for the vulcanisation to occur ( melting of both material ) for 48 hrs min. Cheers !!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@RCAFpolarexpress Salut Dave!!! Merci pour le technique pour appliqer!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Bienvenu Monsieur LOL !!!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey Mike, If that don't hold. There is a tape that is used in HVAC. It's aluminum backed with a thin layer of epoxy putty. It stays soft but very sticky. Give it a try. Hope it holds. Have a good one my friend!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good Day John!!! Thanks for the tip on the HVAC tape. I'll check into that. Take care and thanks for watching!!!

[@VickyGeagan]

That metal backed tape is called Duct tape . It is used for sealing ventilation ductwork. Not to be mixed up with Duck brand utility tape.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@VickyGeagan You're right Vicky!!! Real Duct Tape is a good product, the other stuff, well it's tape I guess!!!

[@AllenOutdoors868]

Looks like works well. Glad you didnt have lots of damage

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Tim!!! Tuck Tape rocks so I hope it will last on the tarps!! Thanks for tuning in and take 'er easy!!

[@CarsExposed]

Great job Mike It should last a little more longer 👍👍👍👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good Day eh!!! I hope so. Other stuff I tried never seemed to last too good. The Tuck Tape sticks well to everything it seems. We'll see how this goes!! Thanks for the view and take care!!!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Hope the tuck tape holds up for you, Grampie. I have a 10x20 that has one of those thick silver colored skins. Heck, the tarp held up but the structure took a beating instead. Enjoyed a full-watch. Have a fine upcoming week. 😊

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good Day Don!!! I did some searching and found out that the shelters can be purchased in many different 'weights' of tarp. Mine was the lightest weight one. The structure/frame is still in great shape but the tarp is just about at the end of it's life. Thanks for watching and take care!!!

[@CountryFamily]

Hmmm... I've never heard of Tuck Tape, but it looks handy to have a roll around.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? If Red Green knew about Tuck Tape he have thought he died and went to heaven!!! Thanks for the view and take care!!!

[@gatorsworld]

Hey Mike.....that Tuck tape is the best....my daughter us it on the farm for the wall curtains when they get ripped and they have great success with it......you should have the same outcome.....CHEERS

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Gator!!! You daughter is a smart girl!!! I sure hope this works better than the other things I have tried. We'll see. Thanks for the view and take care!!

[@PinetreeLine]

Hey Mike! Great idea using the Tuck Tape. Does the job!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I have tried a lot of stuff to try and get a patch that will last. We'll see how this turns out!! Have you used it before? Thanks for tuning in Doug and take 'er easy!!!

[@loggerjohn01]

Hello Mike! The tuck tape seemed to work ok. Take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I have tried a lot of different stuff to try and patch a tarp and have it last. Nothing seemed to work for me. I hope the Tuck Tape works. Thanks for the view John and take care!!!

[@salmonhunter7414]

No better ideas. Hope that works. Stay Safe and Warm.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I sure hope it lasts buddy!! We'll see though. Thanks for the comment and take 'er easy!!

[@sarenamoreno6387]

Hey there! Just curious how the tuck tape is holding up after a year

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Surprisingly the Tuck Tape is holding up very well. It didn't peel or split. It is still holding all the patched parts of the tarp together. It's way better than duct tape for sure!! Thanks for the question and for searching out the channel!!! Take care!!

[@growNglow]

If you used clear plastic, you could grow hot chili peppers. They would keep you warm on the cold winter nights 🤓

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You're probably right but where would I put by implements/attachments!!! LOL Thanks for tuning in Pascal and take care!!

[@BruceLyeg]

Hey Mike. I can't offer any advice about patching a tarp, I've never really had much luck with anything I've tried. Tuck tape is pretty good stuff, I see it used for all sorts of things. Lots of people use it to patch up broken tail lights on their cars lol.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Bruce!!! Yes it seems Tuck Tape has a lot of uses other than for vapor barrier and house wrap!! Thanks for the comment and view. Take 'er easy!!

[@billfischer6464]

I have no experience with Tuck tape but I wonder if the tape the gas companies use to wrap natural gas lines is available or would work better? I think the best repair is the one someone who has more patience than I have, does. The big question I have is, how could I possibly get my bench cleaned off like you did to actually use it? Oh my that's like the age old question! Have a great one sir!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I laughed when you said about the bench being cleared off enough!!! You sir, that is a chore for sure!!! I hope the Tuck Tape works but we'll see. Thanks for tuning and I hope you are enjoying the weekend!!!!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Grampie《☆》That method should work. You could also run some stitches thru the patch. I've never had to patch a tarp but I've used Gorilla tape with foam wrap to insulate outdoor plumbing and it seems to hold up pretty well :*: Y'all take er easy🎃🤓☻🤠🎃

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The stitches would be hard to do since the tarp is so big. I could hand stitch I suppose. But there were a lot of hole Bdog!!! LOL Thanks for the comment and the idea though. I have tried Gorilla Tape too and it always peeled off after a bit. Take care and thanks for watching.

[@tonymayne3933]

I am in Alberta Canada they outlawed that red tape because it wasn't approved they came out with a blue one boy does it stick I was Is just patching a shed roof today I used old Tarp material and contact cement

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Tony and welcome to the channel!!! I didn't know they outlawed the red tape. I have used a ton of it when building the camp. I taped all the house wrap with it. I really like it and it sticks some good. It's been a couple of years since I made these repairs and there are holes in the tarp again, but not where I taped them up!! That blue stuff must be some good. I'll have to check that out!!! Thanks a million for tuning in and take 'er easy!!!

[@John-Adams-Can]

I thought about tuck tape but my wife laughed. Let's try it.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Great to have you commenting here on the channel John!! I tried Duct Tape one time and it sort of crumbled and went away. The Tuck Tape is standing up really well. It's UV proof and sticks like crazy. I just recently took down this piece that I taped and the Tuck Tape was still in great condition but the piece of tarp it was stuck too was all shredded and ripped. So I'd say the Tuck Tape is the answer. It doesn't look real nice but it works!! Thanks for tuning in and take care!!

[@IrishChippy]

Hi Amigo Mike. Does it only come in Red? Have a good week ahead

[@FromSteelToWood]

Not only red now! I was about to write that in a comment. Depending on where you live and the availability of the "Tuck Tape" products, you can find it in Red, Blue, Clear and White. I am not 100% sure if they have the exact same characteristics. I've bought some white tape from the same brand and so far, it seems to work the same. I've found that Rona has Item #000100917 in clear for that purpose (just type the item number in the search box). Then Home Hardware also has the white, item # 2611260.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Amigo!!! I have only seen it in red. But then again I only bought this tape for vapor barrier and house wrap, so didn't look around for a color selection. It would be nice if it came in other colors and maybe even clear. Thanks for tuning in Pascal and enjoy your weekend !!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@FromSteelToWood Thanks for this update Joe. I'll have to have a look and see if I can find some in other colors. The clear would be real nice to have.

[@cheechdubinsky6709]

Im trying metal tape let you know

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That will be an interesting test. Let me know how you make out. The 'Tuck Tape' really sticks well and lasts pretty good too. This tarp failed again but not where it was patched with the tape. Good luck with your trial. Take care and thanks for following up on this video!!

[@pinkrainbowkennelz1640]

Is duct tape used to work good in the eighties but now it doesn't even stick on anything T. Rex Took the lead over duct tape😜

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I agree. Duct Tape is not what it once was. This Tuck Tape is awesome though. Pretty tough too. I made these repairs a few years ago and the repairs are still holding up!!! It even surprised me with how well it's lasting. Thanks for tuning in and especially for the comment. Take 'er easy!!!