Hi, Glass fibres are protected in the manufacturing process by coating with a "finish" which aids in handling and durability of the raw fibreglass material. The most common type is called "Volan A"
Hi James You can use carbon and glass together - but carbon really works best with epoxy or at least vinylester. Use the carbon as the outer most layer. The thickness is determined by whether you
The crock does not have to have a bottom. It may have been left this way if when built the home had a water issue below. This would have allowed water pressure to be relieved and pumped out from below
Hi Jovanovic I would use a heavier laminant on the bottom (hull) progressing to a lighter laminant on the top sides (hull side). I havent ever had much luck infusing CSM - but some have said that
Hi, If you want to butt joint (along an edge) the best way is to cut a v-groove in the top and bottom and fill the splice with carbon and resin. A normal butt joint is VERY weak and will quickly

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