Fibreglass Roof Resin Mix

Not only does this article show how to mix your roofing resin but how to look after it and fibreglass a roof in cold conditions like winter.

Fibreglass roof resin mix. Add the catalyst to the resin. 600g matting will require a minimum of 1 5kg resin per metre run. Decant enough resin into a separate container to wet out the fibreglass mat. The mat can be rolled up as far away from the ladder as possible leaving it on the roof to avoid any mix ups later.

The table below gives the correct ratios of catalyst to resin and gelcoat by weight. 1 is considered a slow mix 2 is ideal 3 is a fast mix. 450g matting will require a minimum of 1 2kg resin per metre run. The recommended rate for adding catalyst is 2 at room temperature.

Do not mix resin and hardener in a temperature below 60 f. Thorough mixing of catalyst into resins and gelcoat is very important. Step 2 mix the fiberglass resin. Mix the resin thoroughly with correct amount of catalyst.

To start the process of laying up firstly cover. It is designed to provide an out resin based shield that protects the underlying laminate as well. Dispensers are advised for accuracy. With the same resin mix bandage any joint in the trims in a similar way.

Mix a few practice batches to get a feel for the application of the resin and hardener to the fiberglass cloth. Be sure to cut square pieces of the mat for corners and 200mm strips of bandage for the trim joints. The last thing you want is to overfill a container and have fiberglass resin hit your floor. Warning wear safety glasses gloves and ventilator mask at all times when working with fiberglass and the resin hardener mixture.

Pour in 10 kg of polyester resin into a clean bucket and mix in 30 ml of resin catalyst this equates to 3 of catalyst per unit volume of resin. The topcoat is the final layer of resin applied to a fibreglass flat roof. Use a roller to wet out the osb board lay the fibreglass out onto the wet resin. Mixing resin topcoat this video deals with not only how to mix resins but how to dispose of used brushes and rollers as well as how to clean your buckets afterwards.

Also the correct additions should be observed to maintain good results.