The top canopy dies a lot of wobbling side to side and I think there are two issues. First is a bunch of cracks that started when a friends horse smacked his head up and broke a 4" piece above the left stall.
That crack weakened the integrity of the narrow vertical lip across the back. Since then I have seen cracks developing all over, but didn't really think about it til yesterday. It's wiggling a lot and is only going to get worse.
I am going to investigate using a fiberglas patch kit, or adding a plywood panel which matches the profile. Will trace the design on Sunday and keep you posted. I don't really want to add a lot of mass up that high.
The other factor is turbulence in the air flow. This I think we can fix by installing bumps along the front top that are like spoilers. I just did this to my motorcycle helmet and the result was obvious and instant. I am surprised this is not being used in many more applications.
There is a product called Rumble Strips which is sold for helmets. I just used stick-on clear pads like you would use under an appliance or even under your laptop puter to not scratch the surface that it is on. Was cheap for a set of 8 at Lowes. Will post pictures of what I come up with after the weekend.
Happy Trails!
Jeff
Update 8/17/12: Jerry B. called this week. He was the Texas manufacturer of roofs for Brenderup. He has several still in stock if you are interested. I have his phone # but he did not give me permission to post it. email me for details.
ReplyDeleteTo fix my back wall he suggested a fiberglas repair kit from any auto store applied to the inside. Grind the surface to reach clean surface. grind out the cracks a bit so the new resin can fill the grooves and penetrate.
He also said that Fibreglas 'Bondo' can be used on the exterior. Grind into the grooves and fill with bondo. Feather edges. Sand and then paint with paint color #25000.
Will let you know now I do.