TinBoats.net
The original aluminum boat site!
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Blog
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Boats
Boat House
How do I repair a pitted and corroded transom? Large holes?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support TinBoats.net:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="JMichael" data-source="post: 298972" data-attributes="member: 7544"><p>I'm not sure why anyone would waste time elaborating about glue not stopping rot since that's never been the purpose of the glue. The reason for an exterior rating on plywood is because the glue used to bond the layers together does not break down when exposed to moisture. Plywood that isn't exterior rated uses a different glue, and when the wood gets wet the glue won't hold, so the layers will separate. The coating you apply (varnish/epoxy/resin/etc) is to prevent water from getting to the wood as much as possible and that's what prevents/delays any rotting of the wood. In a perfect world, your coating would prevent 100% of the moisture from getting to the wood forever, and if wouldn't mater if you used exterior plywood or not. But I think most are in agreement that this isn't that perfect world. At least not in that respect. :lol:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMichael, post: 298972, member: 7544"] I'm not sure why anyone would waste time elaborating about glue not stopping rot since that's never been the purpose of the glue. The reason for an exterior rating on plywood is because the glue used to bond the layers together does not break down when exposed to moisture. Plywood that isn't exterior rated uses a different glue, and when the wood gets wet the glue won't hold, so the layers will separate. The coating you apply (varnish/epoxy/resin/etc) is to prevent water from getting to the wood as much as possible and that's what prevents/delays any rotting of the wood. In a perfect world, your coating would prevent 100% of the moisture from getting to the wood forever, and if wouldn't mater if you used exterior plywood or not. But I think most are in agreement that this isn't that perfect world. At least not in that respect. :lol: [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Boats
Boat House
How do I repair a pitted and corroded transom? Large holes?
Top