Composites Cast

Where Did It All Go Wrong (with my roof) ?

In today's episode Nick asks and Martin answers the 10 most asked questions about GRP Fibreglass Roofing including pinholes, pooling, condensation and more. We also talk about the new Ultraflex PU (polyurethane) roofing system.

Criminal Composites, Car Part Question & More Memories

In today's episode, we're talking about times when fibreglass has been used in crimes, and copyright issues around copying of parts. We also answer a question about repairing moulds and making new parts, and we are visited by Gary Bates with some tales of East Coast Fibreglass and it's manufacturing history. And how Bob dealt with the horse that got into the factory.

The David Johnson Special - All Things Epoxy

Today we are joined by Wessex Resin's David Johnson, a well known expert in boatbuilding and resins.
We'll have to have him back another day as we barely touched the surface of his encyclopedic knowledge!
Today we discussed, among other things, the new West System 207 hardener formulation, preparation of wooden surfaces, the importance of fine margins in achieving superior results and a few common user problems.

Colour matching, Scott Bader and Wind Turbine Death

In today's episode Martin and Nick discuss the fine art of matching new gelcoat to old boats, big news from Scott Bader, and much talk of recycling and where old wind turbine blades go to die.

Shower trays, Spider Goats & Gary Bates

In the first episode of Composites Cast Monthly we chat about all things composites, including how to make a fibreglass shower tray, The Spider Goats of Utah (not a band), and our boss Gary drops in for a chat about how he got started selling fibreglass!
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