Headlining, choice of material

[Joe_Cole]

My style consultant (well, SWMBO) has selected some cloth to line the interior of our boat with (Headlinings, hull sides etc). The trouble is that it is a natural product (i.e. not synthetic) and I'm worried about the possibility of it rotting. I could treat it with something but what, if anything, should I use?

Anyone got any thoughts?


Joe

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[StephenW]

How about spray silicone? Or immerse in silicone solution (as used to waterproof tents and clothing)

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[MedMan]

If it is a natural fibre it will rot eventually and, in the meantime, it will suffer from heavy mildew. This will discolour the material, smell foul and cause you breathing problems if you suffer at all from allergens. Apart from that ...

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[paulrossall]

Tell SWMBO that tha material she has chosen will be a fire hazard and it would not be approved by your insurance company. Then choose whatever fabric you want.

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[richardandtracy]

But only if you usually get condensation.

Regards

Richard.


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[timevans2000]

What is the material?

Are you removing everything back to the GRP? Are you intending to put the material on panels or direct on to the hull?

Unless the material is white, cream or very light your boat will look like a cave.

I have just relined my saloon. We have used 4mm ply with cream foam backed vinyl. Beneathe the ply panels is 18 mm of cloesd cell foam insulation bonded directly to the hull. All joints on the final layer of closed cell foam were taped with self adhesive aluminium tape to maintain the vapour seal.

18mm thick timber blocks were epoxied to the hull to provide fixing points for the ply panels.

Jobs finished looks great!

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