[Rhodes22-list] Hello from new r22 owner in midwest

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I have seen that effect in composite materials when UV damages the surface then water gets in and starts freeze thaw destruction.  Down below that shouldnt happen.  I have read that you can even "glaze" the surface with a torch and renew the water shedding ability.



On Dec 25, 2012, at 5:54 AM, R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:

> We have a product called Geo Deck on our dock and it has been maintenance  
> free for the first three years. This past year we noticed some unusual 
> expansion  and buckling of the materials. We are not alone with this problem and 
> the  manufacturer will not honor the warranty. Apparently the company has 
> been sold  several times and the new owners don't feel that they have any 
> obligation to  honor the warranty. The fix for the dock will cost several 
> thousand dollars  since it is a large dock. Hopefully you won't have the same 
> problem.
> If it were me, I would go back with 3/4" marine plywood and carpet.
> 
> Rummy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 12/24/2012 11:19:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> spreadgoodnews at gmail.com writes:
> 
> This  winter i am replacing the cabin sole in my 1983 boat.  I have it 
> cleaned  down to the glass. After glassing in some longitudinal pt stringers, I 
> am  going to cover in a trex like composite decking.  I think its the 
> perfect  choice too! Cant rot, wears well, machines with woodworking tools,   
> heavy- down low where you need extra weight anyway, and economical.  Put  it 
> down with stainless deck screws and its a lifetime job.
> My only dilemma  is what color?
> 
> 
> On Dec 22, 2012, at 8:15 AM, redneckyc  <steverayj at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Currently there are no  youtubes of mast raising in action so next time 
> anyone
>> feels  ambitious...
>> 
>> Eventually I will be replacing my floor. Am  thinking of using some kind 
> of
>> synthetic material something like fake  wood for decks as it would have a
>> nonskid but comfortable  surface.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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