MikeG2 wrote:And the trim at junctions like sides-to-top, or the hole for the door? What did you do there?
Aguyfromohio wrote:.....We used aluminum of two types that wrap around the corners........
MikeG2 wrote:Aguyfromohio wrote:.....We used aluminum of two types that wrap around the corners........
OK, thanks for that. I'm aiming to avoid any aluminium at all on the outside of the teardrop. Just the aesthetic I'm going for.
rkanz wrote:I covered the top of mine with 4 ounce glass cloth and West System epoxy. I used a 1/2” round over bit on the corner - the cloth wraps over the edge. Sides are marine ply sealed with epoxy and 4 coats of varnish. The top is coated with marine paint. Will never leak and is very durable...........
Wolfgang92025 wrote:.....I love wood.
That being said, it does have some disadvantages.
Major one is water/moisture for a trailer with only wood on the outside.
Biggest challenge would be to keep it water tight and have the exterior finish last any length of time.
I have to re-finish my exterior every 2-3 years, and its parked in the garage when not in use.
I knew that going in, build still takes a chunk of time very time I have o redo it.
Aguyfromohio wrote:.........The people who build wooden boats often use a layer of glass fiber cloth with epoxy resin as a top coat, the glass cloth becomes truly invisible. If you use that on the whole teardrop the corner treatment becomes less important -the corners end up with a strong mechanical reinforcement from the fiberglass plus a durable waterproof barrier. You could miter the edges or add a veneer for trim, whatever looks good, then glass it all over.
Here's a 4 minute video of a wooden canoe getting this clear fiberglass finish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTTNvc4dYZY
swoody126 wrote:..........one caution before i sign off is to be sure to use 2 PART EPOXY not FIBERGLASS RESIN which is a polyester product and is hardened w/ drops of catalyst(usually an MEK family member).......
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