Does fiberglass deteriorate over time? (http://midmichiganfiberglass.com/pictures.htm) Boat partially constructed of fiberglass that hit a breakwall. Before, then restored. Fiberglass deterioration depends on the material it is being used for.� In sport's equipment such as with a hockey stick, the stick can shatter or break because of a hard shot, old age, wear and tear, etc.� In vehicles such as boats, RVs and cars a clear or colored gel resin is applied to make the surface smooth and shiny.� As the gel coat weathers (from sunlight, heat, moist air and other factors) the surface can become dull or faded.� This can be fixed however by applying products such as polish or wax.� (http://www.protectall.com/talk_boat.htm) For more information about maintaining fiberglass in RVs, cars, boats, etc. click here. Boats may also receive blisters from sitting in water.� Fiberglass can soak up water and this causes it to eventually break down.� "It is the effect that water has on the chemical constituents of the resin used to hold the glass strands together that causes blisters. As water enters the hull it begins to chemically react with the resin in a process called hydrolysis. Though this happens throughout the whole underwater surface of the boat, where there are areas of resin that have not been mixed properly, the hydrolysis becomes worse. The water dissolves some of the resin constituents to form a concentrated solution and it is in these areas that blisters can begin."� (Hood, www.yachtworld.com/bluewatercruising/bluewatercruising_7.html, click on site for more information)� Like any man made material fiberglass it not invincible.� However with proper care and maintenance it can last for many years and fully serve the purpose it's needed for. HOME (http://midmichiganfiberglass.com/pictures.htm) Personal Watercraft (PWC) partially created from fiberglass, that hit a breakwall. Before then restored. |
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