Over the past decade, polyester casting tape has become more recognized as a legitimate option to its traditional fiberglass counterpart. There are a number of studies which have compared these products in both controlled environments and real-world experiences. The results noted that both of these options can be equally effective, although there are some additional variables to consider.

The most important comparison between fiberglass and polyester tape is directed towards overall effectiveness. A study published in the Journal of the National Association of Orthopedic Technologists in 2002 recorded a number of variables related to overall effectiveness. The results noted that the differences in performance were negligible in most cases. There was the same level of material breakdowns and delaminations on weight-bearing surfaces with both Fiberglass Mat  and polyester casting. Additionally, [...]

Fiberglass boats also get their share of scratches and damages from the impact of the waves or rot of core wood. But everyone who owns a fiberglass boat never really had a hard time repairing the boat because it is so easy to repair. All you need is a bit of knowledge of how to do the repair and some tools. With just a few materials and some basic knowledge and skills, you can get your fiberglass boat back in its original shape again.

In cases where the damage is just a light scratch or a minor dent, you can do the repair by yourself. There are many books and manuals that you can use as guidelines for repairing your boat. You can also search through your browser for some information [...]

When you need fiberglass boat repair you need to determine if it's significant enough that you might actually have to have the boat repaired by a professional. There are a few reasons why someone might want to have this kind of repair done by a professional, the mess and the equipment needed would be the largest problem with making your own repairs. If you do decide that you want to give it a try and do the work yourself, you should consider learning how the whole process of fiberglass works and how you can implement this new knowledge into your trade of skills. Bottom line, there are just so many different problems that could go wrong with your fiberglass boat repair if you haven't taken the time to really learn [...]

Fiberglass boat plans are increasing in popularity these days for people who are looking into building their own boat. And with good reasons too, as fiberglass has the inherent properties that makes it a very suitable material for boat building.

Fiberglass is regarded as very durable material. Yet its advantage over aluminum which is a very durable material as well is that it is very lightweight. This property alone makes fiberglass a material of choice for many boat builders.

Furthermore, fiberglass is not as easily vulnerable to temperature and water. It is not prone to rotting which may be a big issue if you build your boat with wood. Although extreme exposure to the sun as well as other harsh elements will degrade a Fiberglass Biaxial , its effect is not as [...]

Among boat owners, seeing a hole at the bottom of a boat is quite a common and somewhat pestering experience. To help them with such kind of problems, various manufacturers release certain products that can help people solve this basic inconvenience. In order to avoid the discomfort and displeasure associated with these problems, they must learn the simple basic steps in repairing fiberglass boat floors.

Before starting with the project, boat owners must gather first all the necessary tools and materials in repairing Fiberglass Multiaxial boat floors. In terms of tools, coping saw, scissors, and orbit sander all have specific purposes in the repairing process. Cleaning supplies, tape measure, and scraper complete the list of tools necessary to repair fiberglass boat floors.

After completing all the materials and tools, it is now [...]