<< Bob asks: >>I'm confused. What's the difference between a "taped" seam inside and out and a "fiberglass" seam inside and out?>> >> Bob, I think that you may know all of this, it is for P'wisers that are not familiar with the term "tape or taped" with reference to fiberglass construction. "Tape" may be a misnomer to the uninitiated. The "tape" itself is non adhesive and must be applied using resin. Polyester, vinylester or epoxy resins may be used. Two layers or more are recommended. Fiberglass tape comes in a variety of widths from 2-12 inches. It is generally made of 8 oz. fiberglass cloth, 8 oz. refers to the weight per square yard of the material. It is also available in carbon fiber or Kevlar. In the "H" channel situation, the "H" channel provides good registration of the hull and deck halves and a finished look to the outside joint between hull and deck. The structural integrity of the joint comes from the inside "taped"seam. Usually several layers of four inch tape and resin. Oh, this doesn't answer the original question. There may not be a difference between a "taped" seam inside and out and a "fiberglass" seam inside and out? Bruce McC WEO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Apr 07 2000 - 04:55:47 PDT
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