Awning repair

Glengavel
Glengavel Forum Participant Posts: 11
edited August 2020 in Parts & Accessories #1

I've got a couple of tears in an Isabella awning. I've purchased a Kampa repair kit but the instructions are a bit sparse, to say the least. There's a couple of feet of sticky tape, two circular patches and two tubes of 'solution'.

One tear is relatively simple and I'm guessing the tape will suffice for that. One side only or both sides?

The other tear is L-shaped and right next to a seam. I assume I'll need to patch that, but do I use the stuff in the tubes as well?

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited July 2020 #2

    I had an awning mud skirt repaired by a local firm ... you could hardly tell where the repair was & they didn't charge much (too long ago now to remember how much). I know you've already bought the repair kit, but I'd suggest you find a local awning repair firm & take it to them .... I'm sure the quality of the repair will be worth the expense. 😉

  • Whittakerr
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    edited July 2020 #3

    I had a small repair done to my Isabella awning by Isabella. If you contact them they will give you a price and organise getting your awning to them and returning it to you. Mine was returned to me in about 7 days and at a very reasonable price. 

    Give them a ring and get a cost before going elsewhere.

     

  • Glengavel
    Glengavel Forum Participant Posts: 11
    edited August 2020 #4

    Thanks, I'll try that, although the awning is getting on a bit and depending on the cost the repair might not be economical. I was thinking of selling it in favour of a smaller air awning. Do awnings hold their value?

  • Whittakerr
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    edited August 2020 #5

    From the Isabella web site.

    Alterations and Repairs for all Isabella & Ventura awnings
    Our services: Reductions, Enlargements, Repairs, Insurance Quotes
    All work is carried out by our experienced team and is covered by our service agreement for 6 months. Our in house repair department use the same materials and machinery used during the manufacture of our awnings. We can usually reduce/enlarge awnings by a maximum of 50cm, please ask for details as this varies by model/size. We can repair roofs, panels, windows and zips on all our awning models from 2000 onward. We will arrange trouble free collection & return of your awning anywhere in the UK.

    Please call 01844 202099 for free advice.

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