Suggestions for an Ogee style tarp...

**james_e84** · 02-01-2017, 07:59

I'm planning an ogee style tarp from 6 yds of silpoly. 11ft 6in ridge length

Am looking for input from anyone that has constructed or used this style of tarp, it's new to me.

One question I have pertains to the ridgeline ends, should I notch it from the corners in toward the ridge tieout? or just make them square?

option #1

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option #2

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does it even matter since these 'mini' doors won't be too close to the ground?

Any and all input pertaining to this style of tarp would be greatly appreciated.

**james_e84** · 03-01-2017, 14:34

I'm ready to start this project.

I'm now wondering about the strength of the ridgeline, since there is no felled seam or grosgrain along the ridgeline between tie outs. I suppose asym tarps made in the same manner.

Should this be a concern?

**jellyfish** · 03-01-2017, 15:26

How are you planning to sew the seam? Just a straight stitch without any finishing?

**jellyfish** · 03-01-2017, 15:27

Or does it not have a seam?

**james_e84** · 03-01-2017, 16:03

The ridge has no seam, I plan to roll hem the triangles on the two short sides, then stitch the long sides of the triangles to the tarp body, followed by a rolled hem around the tarp body that further incorporates the long side of the triangles.

ogee plans.jpg

**jellyfish** · 03-01-2017, 16:23

I wouldn't sweat it. Not punching through the fabric with the needle sounds like a bonus to me.

**james_e84** · 03-01-2017, 16:27

Thanks, I'm just over thinking it.

**canoebie** · 03-01-2017, 16:35

I have a super ogee and I hang it in a lot of different configurations. I am not sure where the ridgeline really is.

**james_e84** · 03-01-2017, 16:40

What are the dimensions on the super ogee? I only have 6 yards of material for this tarp...

**canoebie** · 03-01-2017, 16:42

You might want to PM Gargoyle. He was the originator after a design on a large Moss Parawing I have used for 25 years. He was intrigued with it and created the Ogee design. I don't know the dimensions.