Fiberglass Boat Building, Repair with Woven Roving, Chopped Mat Rolls

At ResTex, owners and builders of fiberglass boats can find the finest materials and equipment for boat hull construction and repairs, including a wide range of fiberglass mat roll and woven roving. Over time and with heavy use, fiberglass boats will suffer dings, dents, scratches, and gouges that will damage the hull's laminate layers.

Minor damage that is left unrepaired can lead to major structural damage that will cost much more than if it was repaired sooner. Handy, experienced boat owners can often attempt to make small repairs and fix surface damage. Still, more extensive maintenance and repairs should be done by a qualified professional fiberglass boat hull repair specialist.

 

Fiberglass Mat Roll

One of the necessary materials used in the repair and construction of fiberglass boat hulls is a fiberglass chopped strand mat. Premium quality fiberglass mat roll available at ResTex comes in 100-yard rolls at the most affordable rates in the market.

Chopped strand mat is a durable composite commonly used as the first layer of a fiberglass boat hull. The valuable laminate is used to prevent the texture patterns of the fabric weave from peeking through the outer layers of resin on the hull. The fiberglass strand mat at ResTex is designed to provide a solid surface finish for boatbuilding and other fiberglass molding applications.

In addition to its boatbuilding uses, chopped strand mat is used in other industries such as:

●      Construction

●      Industrial

●      Recreation

●      Transportation

●      Wind Energy and Power

 

Woven Roving

The high quality, industrial-strength woven roving boat builders rely on from the fiberglass composite specialists at ResTex is often used with the chopped strand mat to make boat hull repairs and reinforce other materials with the laminated layers.

A bidirectional fabric made from glass fibers woven together into a cloth, woven roving is compatible with all kinds of resins offered at ResTex, though it is never compatible when using epoxy. It is an affordable method for quickly laminating large areas during hull construction and repair for fiberglass boats.

Benefits and features that make woven roving from ResTex the ideal material for fiberglass boatbuilding include:

●      Can easily be draped into unique complex shapes

●      Open mold fiberglass parts to add strength where needed

●      Wets out easily

●      Increases flexibility and strength

●      Perfect material for fiberglass boat hull repairs or quick buildups

ResTex woven roving can either be used with an equal number of roving in each direction or all rovings in one direction, depending on your needs and preferences.

 

Contact Fiberglass Composite Experts at ResTex

ResTex is a highly regarded industry expert in providing the materials needed for the building and repair of fiberglass boat hulls, and a wide range of other uses and applications for fiberglass chopped mat, woven roving, and a comprehensive inventory of fiberglass products and gear.

Contact ResTex today or browse their expansive online catalog of fiberglass mat roll and woven roving for your boat building or repair needs. Call (210) 642-0323 today and speak to a qualified representative for complete information.