Date: Thu, 04 Dec 1997 10:19:14 +0100
From: Stefano Moretti <S.Moretti@agora.stm.it>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: Light weight covering options
Bram van der Sluys wrote:
>
I used a PVC glue formulated for the awning
> industry and followed their recommended procedures.
Any names and brands, perhaps from multinationals ?? (3M, saratoga,
bostik etc).
I found a PVC glue here, but it is meant for rigid PVC and dries brittle
and cracks when bent.
> The best results were achieved by painting both sides of the lap joint
> (3/4" wide), letting the glue evaporate, placing one lap over the other and
> then > heating the glued surfaces
Hot air gun or hair dryer ?? How much heat applied ?? How long II'll
still make tests, don't worry).
> As for cost, the PVC material and it's glue cost less than regular 10 oz
> canvas with 2 coats of paint.
What weight did you use (please specify weight to surface to let me
understand)
thanks for help, Stefano Moretti