FiberGlass type/weight

[RFLORY]

While walking through a local salvage yard I came across several rolls of Fiberglass that I am interested in for my Chris Craft Resto. My problem is that the type and weight is not marked anywhere on the rolls. There are several rolls and they are very large rolls at that. Most seem way to heavy for what I need (Deck/Stringer/Transom) but a couple look like they might work. How can I tell what they are and if they are too heavy or not? What is the drawback of using something that is heavier? More Resin?

 

[DeepBlue2010]

Re: FiberGlass type/weight

Sticky #2 on the main page have a post on Fiberglass info (post #2). WoodonGlass also posted something very recently about the same topic. I just can't find right now but if you search for it, it will show up

 

[RFLORY]

Re: FiberGlass type/weight

Thanks for the quick response. I have actually read that thread and got a lot of information from it. I guess my title of type/weight is a little off, my biggest issue is on the weight and determining if what I am looking at is too heavy or not. Having never actually handled fiberglass, am I looking for something as thick as a wool blanket, or flannel shirt or t-shirt?

Thanks again for all help.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: FiberGlass type/weight

Take a picture of it and post it here....we can better tell you what it is by seeing it. Never really compare glass to a shirt but I guess a flannel shirt would be closer....LOL

Look at the pictures here and you'll get a better idea of what you're looking at too.

http://www.uscomposites.com/fiberglass.html

CW

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: FiberGlass type/weight

Biggest drawback is .. Did it get wet.

Contaminated glass is a bad thing.

YD.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: FiberGlass type/weight

Biggest drawback is .. Did it get wet.

Contaminated glass is a bad thing.

YD.

Yep, forgot to add that one......but correct for sure.

 

[RFLORY]

Re: FiberGlass type/weight

Then I won't use it for sure. The way I see it the Glass is cheaper than my labor costs!