T&T: Bimini Top Fabric Material

[Chester Brummett]

Bimini tops are going on 5 years old (will be five years this December, but
have been through 5 summers)


Florida sun, salt, and bird poop are taking their toll.  I have removed the
biminis to have a local marine awning shop inspect, and replace if necessary.
I hope to get another year out of them, but not sure they can survive.
Present material is Sunbrela.



Talking with the shop, he suggest that I consider three sources for
replacement:



Sunbrela Supreme



Stamoid



Haartz (Sunbrela with "special engineered coating")



What success have the members had with these or other fabrics.  Replacement
tops are not exactly cheap, I would like to get more than five years before
replacement.



Chet

DeFever 44+5, Cygnet

Daytona Beach, FL