Put down a layer of 1.4oz. glass from ACP Composites over the deck. Decided to do the fiberglass before I installed the deck so that I could easily sand the deck. If I had installed it first it would have been too easy to cut through the deck in a strip because the deck has a slight curve to it when installed. This way I can sand, add another layer of epoxy (not glass) and sand that flat before I install the deck. The deck should still easily bend to that gentle curve easily enough.
In this picture you can see the wet-out step. In a few hours, when it's at the 'green stage' I'll easily be able to trim out the opening and around the edge. When you do your fiberglassing be sure to monitor it so that you don't miss the green stage. If you trim too early you'll pull the glass away from the wood. If you want too long you won't be able to easily cut it. Usually it takes two - four hours to reach the green stage depending on temperature.
More later!
Peace!
In this picture you can see the wet-out step. In a few hours, when it's at the 'green stage' I'll easily be able to trim out the opening and around the edge. When you do your fiberglassing be sure to monitor it so that you don't miss the green stage. If you trim too early you'll pull the glass away from the wood. If you want too long you won't be able to easily cut it. Usually it takes two - four hours to reach the green stage depending on temperature.
More later!
Peace!
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