Crap! Screwed up and tarp leaks...

[bikerbobber]

Ok. Made my first tarp and it's a beauty. Did the Standing French seam bound in 1.5" grossgrain.
I was hoping to use an internal pole mod so I put three 1/2 grossgrain loops in the seam. I thought these would be useful for hanging stuff and a CRL too.
BAD IDEA!
Decided to test it last night in the torrential rain we had. It leaked
The ridge line doesn't leak BUT the loops seem to act like a drip line and allow water through the seam.
Here is the tarp.

And loops


So my question to you all is, how do I fix it?
Should I just try and seam seal the seam? Don't think this will work because I think the ridge grossgrain isn't waterproof and will allow water to the loop grossgrain.
Can I just waterproof the ridgeline grossgrain with silicone and spirits?
Should I just take it apart and remove the loops?
The learning curve of hammock DIY...at least it doesn't involve broken bones like some other learning curves

Bob

[sr1355]

Gonna need to seal the ridge from the exterior using diluted silicone/mineral spirit blend. This should take care of it for you.

[MAD777]

Gonna need to seal the ridge from the exterior using diluted silicone/mineral spirit blend. This should take care of it for you.

That will fix it. Nice looking tarp, by the way!

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[Otter1]

That sure is a beauty!

I know it's discouraging, but it is a learning experience that is easily (as pointed out above) remedied. Enjoy your sweet tarp!

[Tikker]

that is a good looking tarp

[bikerbobber]

Gonna need to seal the ridge from the exterior using diluted silicone/mineral spirit blend. This should take care of it for you.

I'll try that. Thanks!

That will fix it. Nice looking tarp, by the way!

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Thank you!

That sure is a beauty!

I know it's discouraging, but it is a learning experience that is easily (as pointed out above) remedied. Enjoy your sweet tarp!

Appreciate that. Thanks!

that is a good looking tarp

thanks.!

Bob

[bikerbobber]

Btw, does it need to be dry to treat with silicone?
Clean wroth alcohol first?
What mixture%?

Bob

[AdventureMyk]

Another option, a tiny bit of matching waterproof fabric as a sewn in cap over the three loops then seal the edges. That should keep them from ever getting wet.

[Tyler883]

Looking good! Congrats on a fine job.

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[dscotthep]

Btw, does it need to be dry to treat with silicone?
Clean wroth alcohol first?
What mixture%?

Bob

Yes, make sure it's dry first. Use alcohol only if you need to clean something off the tarp that water won't (like oil or grease). Most people recommend 3:1 spirits to silicone, but you're just looking to thin the sil so that it's easy to work with and doesn't go on too thick. Good luck!