A monthly podcast chatting about the world of composites - brought to you by ECF Composites Ltd, the UK’s favourite supplier of composite materials.
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Questions, Questions, Questions. (And Answers)
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In today's episode we are answering some of the most common questions around fibreglass, including: How long does fibreglass last? Is fibreglass waterproof without topcoat? How much does it cost to make a fibreglass swimming pool? how can you improve the adhesion of fibreglass to a substrate? What's the difference between gelcoat and flowcoat? What…
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In today's festive episode we take a look at the history of GRP, and how glass fibres and resins were invented. We also investigate why glass fibres don't snap or shatter like panes of glass do.By [email protected]
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A big Composites Cast welcome back to Wessex Resins' David Johnson who joins us again to share his wealth of knowledge in all things epoxy.By [email protected]
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Where Did It All Go Wrong (with my roof) ?
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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.By [email protected]
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Criminal Composites, Car Part Question & More Memories
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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 go…
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The David Johnson Special - All Things Epoxy
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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 marg…
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Colour matching, Scott Bader and Wind Turbine Death
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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.By [email protected]
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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! If you'd like to get in touch with us to ask a question for our Q&A section, or for anything to…
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