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Old 05-13-2006, 05:15 PM
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replacing the plywood decking

I'm wondering if it would be better to use 1/2 ply and use 8 or 10 Oz fiberglass cloth with epoxy or just use 3/4 inch ply and use epoxy.

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Old 05-13-2006, 06:24 PM
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the 1/2 inch flexs a little. Depending on the size 3/4 is the way to go.
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Old 05-13-2006, 06:56 PM
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I'm wondering if it would be better to use 1/2 ply and use 8 or 10 Oz fiberglass cloth with epoxy or just use 3/4 inch ply and use epoxy.
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I would replace it with whatever was on there before and also use some mat or cloth to make the deck more water resistant, durable and to keep the wood from checking. Sam
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Old 05-14-2006, 02:24 AM
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Use cloth, not mat.
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Old 05-14-2006, 09:58 AM
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I wasn't going to use mat, I had read that it doesn't work well with epoxy.
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Old 05-14-2006, 10:11 PM
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