Tenting problem where two identical materials are taped together.

Greetings! First, I trim two identical pieces of 15mil polycarbinate material that are each 50" x 96" in size. I'm doing so because I need an overall size of 100" x 96" when finished. Second, I'm butting the two pieces together (on a hard surface)and taping them together with 3M very high bond tape that is 3" wide. I let the acrylic adhesive in the tape set for 24 hours in order to cure. Next, I attached the seamed material to a rigid steel pipe frame with cord running through 1/4" holes I punched 1" from the outer edge, spaced 12" apart. The cord weaves in and out of the holes and around the pipe to stretch it tight. Here's my problem: At the horizontal seam in the middle of the material, the material tilts out about a half inch or so--if you look at the seam from the side it looks like a tent shape. Since I want it to be completely flat, this is a problem. Does anyone know how to make the seam flat without overlapping the two pieces. I still want to keep the butt joint. Thanks!!!
Question asked by: centexcoog

Asked on: 20 Jan 2011

Maybe consult the DIY expert on this site?

In the meantime hopefully someone can help you with this query... could you ask at a DIY or hardware store if no-one here is able to help?
By: knowitall
Replied at: 23 Jan 2011
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