richardabeattie
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The article in the March PBO gives no indication of how the hollow PVC sheeting was attached. It just refers to it as self supporting. Any ideas? Does using this material sound like a good idea?
Deckhead lining in hollow pvc sheeting
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philh
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Did the whole of the roof of my snapdragon 27 last year. It has worked great. I initially epoxied battens across the roof and secured through the centre panels to these with brass screws. Once finished I do think it would have been self supporting with out these screws, due to the tension that is created as you link the strips together, but not prepared to give it a try...
I have drilled it and installed LED downlights and it looks good. It is easy clean and I bought an edge strip to finish off all the way around. I would definately recommend it.
I have drilled it and installed LED downlights and it looks good. It is easy clean and I bought an edge strip to finish off all the way around. I would definately recommend it.
Twister_Ken
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Also thinking of doing this. First need to have a good look at what's available. Not sure glossy white is best, maybe matt cream?
My thoughts were to put in a central fore/aft batten plus one more, port & stbd, and screw into this at intervals.
Like the idea of a covering trip at the edges.
Realistically, how long did it take you to do your Snappy, including head scratching time?
My thoughts were to put in a central fore/aft batten plus one more, port & stbd, and screw into this at intervals.
Like the idea of a covering trip at the edges.
Realistically, how long did it take you to do your Snappy, including head scratching time?
Mudplugger
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Are we talking PVC cladding?...having not seen the article yet, if so, used in galley and loo, screwed to battens fixed to frames, needed the extra depth to fit the downlights. Easy to cut to shape, wipe clean & air gap gives additional insulation.as well as giving a vaguely trad. look. I figured if it lasts for a 20 years on the outside of a house, it should last a few years on the insde!....trim strips, adhesive etc, available from your local plastic supplier
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marilynch
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I am doing this job this week on my snappy 747.
I hope I will be able to batten and attach thin ply covered with matt cream PVC, but wont know whats under there until I take it all off (I will number and record where exhisting ones are holding lining in place at the moment), I assume head scratching activities begin then !.. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
She will be re wired as well and I will have to work out if deeper battens are required to accomadate light fittings and if so whether I want to loose a little bit of valuable standing room.
The sides (along and below water line) are carpeted and I am taking that off as well but I will be replacing with a fabric covering such as lining, cord, or maybe carpet again .. I could glue the PVC onto a hessian lining but that will scream imperections unless some one has another suggestion?
Will let you know how long it takes ..... roughly /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I hope I will be able to batten and attach thin ply covered with matt cream PVC, but wont know whats under there until I take it all off (I will number and record where exhisting ones are holding lining in place at the moment), I assume head scratching activities begin then !.. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
She will be re wired as well and I will have to work out if deeper battens are required to accomadate light fittings and if so whether I want to loose a little bit of valuable standing room.
The sides (along and below water line) are carpeted and I am taking that off as well but I will be replacing with a fabric covering such as lining, cord, or maybe carpet again .. I could glue the PVC onto a hessian lining but that will scream imperections unless some one has another suggestion?
Will let you know how long it takes ..... roughly /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
rogerthebodger
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I have not seen the article yet but it is this
I am using this on my new yacht for the desck head lining
I plan to fix timber battons and screw plastic clips used to fit internal / plastic panels inside cars which snap into drilles holes in the upper side of the strip.
I am using this on my new yacht for the desck head lining
I plan to fix timber battons and screw plastic clips used to fit internal / plastic panels inside cars which snap into drilles holes in the upper side of the strip.
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marilynch
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ooops little faux pas, I thought you were talking about something else /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
However that is far too 'star trekki' for my old snappy, I'll stick with PVC over ply!, would like to see your finished project though!
However that is far too 'star trekki' for my old snappy, I'll stick with PVC over ply!, would like to see your finished project though!
rogerthebodger
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Not got to that point just yet but have a look at some pics on my home page URL on my Bio page
TJAGAIN
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this looks good. anyone know where it can be purchaced?
rogerthebodger
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http://www.fascias.com
Its the stuff used for covering soffit of the roof I saw last time I was in the UK.
Purchased it from a place in Bristol and had it shipped to me in South Africa.
Its the stuff used for covering soffit of the roof I saw last time I was in the UK.
Purchased it from a place in Bristol and had it shipped to me in South Africa.
Mudplugger
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Can be bought from most UPVC suppliers, plus trim strips , glue et al. Have a look in yellow pages... Normally used as PVC cladding... There are Eurocell outlets in a lot of places, but most of the UPVC manufacturers /Distributors will carry similar products.
bedouin
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This is becoming an increasingly common product for internal applications - such as showers and bathrooms. You can find suppliers on the web by searching for "wall panel" - I recently got a couple of samples from Bathroom Marquee It looks like a very easy product to work with.
Twister_Ken
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Looked at some in a DIY superstore today. It was all very dusty/dirty. Seems that the material is the sort of plastic that 'statics' dust to itself. Is this a problem when installed on a boat, or just in a dusty retail shed?
VicS
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It was all very dusty/dirty
[/ QUOTE ] That should clean off easily and may not be a problem in a damp environment if it is due to static. They use a special spray when they fit facias to clean it but I guess it can get very mucky during the installation. Maybe the antistatic spray that ladies use to prevent dresses clinging would help if necessary, but you would have to test it on an offcut to be sure it did no harm.
It was all very dusty/dirty
[/ QUOTE ] That should clean off easily and may not be a problem in a damp environment if it is due to static. They use a special spray when they fit facias to clean it but I guess it can get very mucky during the installation. Maybe the antistatic spray that ladies use to prevent dresses clinging would help if necessary, but you would have to test it on an offcut to be sure it did no harm.