What is Gelcoat
Gelcoat is a type of surface coating used in the fabrication of fiberglass-reinforced composites, particularly in the production of fiberglass boats, automotive parts, and other molded products.
TYPES OF SURFBOARD RESIN
Clear orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin is the industry standard for laminating surfboards. Although not the highest quality raw materials it makes for ideal strength, flex, clarity, and UV resistance. User-friendly with a rapid wet out of the glass, the product cures water clear with a whiter look than other surfboard resins available in the fiberglass market.
Installing Fiberglass Roof Decks
Fiberglass is a common material for decks in my region, especially when the deck is installed over living space, or when the client wants a porch roof that provides maximum protection from the weather. But when I talk to builders from other parts of the country, I find that this practice is almost unknown beyond the Jersey shore.
Silmar® 2880 Surfboard Resin
SIL66BE-2880 significantly outperforms commercially available resins used for surfboard laminating. It has been reported that the product is tougher, with less compression dimples than the top selling surfboard resin and has improved impact resistance to reduce stress and deck cracks.
Aerialite Surfboard Fabrics
A perfect finish for an endless summer
Since its inception, Aerialite® fabrics have raised the bar for high-performance surf glass. The only fabric developed by board builders, Aerialite took two years of research and development to perfect. The result is a fabric that ensures the high quality look and finish that surfers expect
THE MOJAVE PROJECT
Our objective for the project was to head out to our family compound in the middle of the Mojave, 100s of miles from the nearest ocean. We wanted to combine our love for building boards int the same place we love to ride motorcycles. We wondered if the unique environment would ultimately inspire creativity that we might have not have gotten at home. It was about abandoning expectation and embracing the freedom of doing whatever we wanted.
SURFBOARD FIBERGLASS FABRIC TYPES
E-Cloth or Electrical glass (Plain weave)
Is the most common type of surfboard fiberglass cloth sold, the individual yarns are a 50/50 construction, meaning equal strands going “fill” direction (rail to rail) and “warp” direction (nose and tail).
Is the most common type of surfboard fiberglass cloth sold, the individual yarns are a 50/50 construction, meaning equal strands going “fill” direction (rail to rail) and “warp” direction (nose and tail).
SILMAR BRAND SURFBOARD RESIN
Silmar® brand SIL66 resins are the most widely used for surfboard manufacturing in the industry. In fact, they are sold throughout the world. These resins feature low color, excellent UV-resistance plus remarkably stable viscosity and gel times.
FACTS ABOUT ACETONE....
Acetone, (CH3)2CO, is a common solvent, first discovered by alchemists during the Middle Ages, where it was known as “spirit of Saturn.” In 1836, its chemical structure was determined by chemists Jean Baptiste Dumas and Justus von Leibig.