Chesapeake deck edge radius for fiberglass

The book for my Chesapeake indicates that I should round the deck edges to a 3/8 inch radius to help the fiberglass adhere to the corner. I would like a tighter radius and draping dry fiberglass over the edge makes it appear the tighter radius will work. Is this a bad idea? Thanks.

Mike


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RE: Chesapeake deck edge radius for fiberglass

If the glass is laying over the tighter radius with no problem without resin you should be fine glassing it on. Just make sure air bubbles don't form on the edge under the glass. 

George K

RE: Chesapeake deck edge radius for fiberglass

   Thanks George, the glass will go on today.

Mike

RE: Chesapeake deck edge radius for fiberglass

Thanks again George, the glass is dry, no bubbles at all and I used a 1/8 inch radius. I used the kit's 4oz fiberglass cloth

Mike   

RE: Chesapeake deck edge radius for fiberglass

Mike,

You're welcome. I use a smaller radius myself, especially when 4 oz cloth is being used.

George K

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