What if my weather stripping is already shrunken? Will it allow me to stretch it back out?
1490694
Sounds like the rubber is gone. This product protects, and can help with dryness, but cannot restore ruined rubber
1490695
I suggest that this wonderful product will keep rubber components in good condition, however when a weather strip has been exposed to the weather, especially the sun for many years and it has shrunken, it has unfortunately gone beyond repair.
1490696
my rubber stripping was not damaged or shrunk so i can't address your question honestly. It did make my existing molding more plyable after a few treatments of Gummi
95661
yes, you will need to cut the weather stripping at the bottom with a pair of tin snips
989040
It does shrink, but you want to put it in the dryer AFTER you sew. This way the dryer heat will melt the little holes made by your sewing needle back together. I love this fabric. I have used it for homemade pullups. It is quite water proof. If my kid ever has a leak is around the leg holes or up the top. Never through the fabric. Those pullups have been abused, washed, dried and are still doing great.
668027
I installed mine in April and the parts that were most exposed to the sun disintegrated by October. It also ripped during a storm. This is in Texas where I should have probably gone with just a shade cloth. You could get away with using this on the areas that are not taking a lot of direct sunlight like the side walls. And then put a nicer film over the roof.
84438
It will shrink considerably, how much is anyone's guess. I've never used a dryer on any of my gis.
171211
I do not believe so. Perhaps the weather is affecting it. Mine was of a gel consistency. You could try putting it in a cool, dry place to see if it adjusts properly. Good luck.
718330
Yes, you want it to fit tight but it stretches a little....don't dry it though, just hang dry.
1085841
I had the same problem. I couldn't get it to stretch. I quit using it. Poor product in my opinion.
2247253
You can just shorten the cord by tying a new knot if it sags. I never leave the clothesline outside in the sun or weather which will make the cords last much longer. This is an excellent product. I've had mine a couple of months and love it. Much better than the Greenway brand.
1030634
The cover is actually not pre shrunk, but as long as you use cold water and low heat dryer then it won't shrink. It also over cut as its 92 inches long not 90 so in case it shrink.
738596
It can be stretched but when you let go it will bounce back. It will only stay long with water pressure.
982330
I haven't tried it to be honest. It says on the back of the package "when using this product in cold weather, it may be necessary to soften it by holding over a warm air vent until it becomes pliable." I wasn't happy with how it worked in the summer when it was hot because it was constantly falling off so I bought something else instead. I bought the BRICA Stretch-to-Fit Window Shade and I love it.
2085412
no, but i shaved a little off my clip with extention on it, with a knife, little tight but it works,it will stretch some.
162156
If you are asking if it will stretch....as in sag or distort in a hung position...the answer is no. The fabric I that placed on top of my pergola has not sagged or stretched, even in the heat of 98 degree temps. But....if you wanted to physically stretch the fabric yourself, perhaps to pull it taught on initial installation on top of a pergola, you can get some "give" out of it but not alot.
278968
It will help but mine stretched out hugely from the pool chemicals within a short time.
1308122
Yes, as long as you use clear packing tape. It does weather eventually, but it is much better than duct tape which leaves yucky residue. Good luck.
222075
I would probably apply some heat to it..maybe with a hair dryer and as it softens, wipe off the excess.