Disadvantages of a cotton canvas tent:
- Dries slowly
- Sensitive for dirt and fungus
Maintenance:
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The cotton must be bone dry before storing the tent.
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Never keep the tent stored away wet for longer than two days, otherwise
fungus can affect the canvas which will then create permanent little black
dots.
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The canvas has been impregnated with anti-fungi and made waterproof
that is effective for up to 60 weeks of use (so a year). Once used passed
this period of camping you may need to re-proof certain areas that appear
more translucent. Please contact us if this is the case, as we also sell re-
proofer.
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Maintenance starts when setting up your Bell Tent. If a Bell Tent has not
been set up correctly, uneven forces will pull on the canvas, which could
eventually lead to damage. To ensure your tent stays set up correctly,
daily guy rope maintenance is necessary.
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It is in your interest to keep the canvas as clean as possible and remove
stains when created. Dust and dried mud is best removed once the
canvas is dry by brushing clean with a hard brush like a floor scrubbing
brush.
Lifespan:
The lifespan of your tent is very dependent upon camping conditions - air
pollution, ultraviolet radiation, natural dirt (bird droppings, sand, salt water) and
domestic dirt (cooking stains, soda, wine, sun cream), as these all limit the
lifespan of your cotton canvas tent.
The canvas or your tent should be good for over 60 weeks of outdoor usage if
cared for correctly.
Zippers:
Zippers sometime have to endure extreme tension caused by wind, incorrect tent
set ups or pressures caused by people or objects leaning into the tent.
In order to limit damage to any zippers:
- Close all zippers before setting up your tent
- Handle them with care
- To protect the zippers treat them with silicones once in a while
- Verify zippers before setting up your tent as there is no insurance on them after
use
Fungus and stains:
With insufficient ventilation, fungus can affect the canvas. It is important to store
your tent dry so no fungus or other stains can appear. If you have to temporarily
store the tent wet be sure to remove the mud and dirt from the bottom of the tent
put your tent back out to dry within 48 hours.
In order to limit fungus and stains on your tent:
- Store your tent 100% dry.
- When dealing with fungus, use a soft brush or sponge and a lot of fresh water.
- Only use specialised tent cleaning product to remove difficult stains. Other
chemical products can cause the cotton to leak. We suggest you have your tent
