YACHT SEALANTS AND CAULKS - FORT LAUDERDALE / DANIA BEACH
The term structural caulking refers to sealant and caulks to bond glass, hatches, frames, decks, underwater lights, composites, components bellow the water line, and the brands are endless from 3M, Sikaflex, Bostik, Silpruf , G.E. There is the right product for every application involved.Structural caulking is important, especially on metal vessels, or their metallic components , because they provide the strength and elasticity required to bond and seal.
On glass windows port lights , they keep cracks from developing , due to temperature change, movement , and vibration .On metal component bonded to either fiberglass or metal ,most often screws break from tension, fiberglass develops stress cracks and losses strength, therefore the structural caulking will always provide the bond without failure. Most , everyone that owns a boat, knows the term 5200 by 3M, which is used on many marine applications.
CNB Yacht Refinishing, located in Fort Lauderdale/Dania Beach area, is certified and trained on all application brands including 3M, Sikaflex, G.E. , Bostik and their warranties will apply , if product issues or failures arise during the coverage time.
Sealants, or many call them ‘’beauty beads’’, provide more than just eye candy on a vessel. Especially exterior sealants, which are meant to keep water and moisture from entering the vessel or components.
CNB Yacht Refinishing, recommends a once a year inspection on all sealants, where U.V. and heat come into factor. When these sealants fail, water intrusion usually happens. When it is below the waterline, immediate attention is required. Wheatear your yacht is docked in fort Lauderdale/ Dania Beach, or in any of the yards in West Palm Beach , feel free to contact us !
CNB Yacht Refinishing, located in Fort Lauderdale/Dania Beach area, is certified and trained on all application brands including 3M, Sikaflex, G.E. , Bostik and their warranties will apply , if product issues or failures arise during the coverage time.
Sealants, or many call them ‘’beauty beads’’, provide more than just eye candy on a vessel. Especially exterior sealants, which are meant to keep water and moisture from entering the vessel or components.
CNB Yacht Refinishing, recommends a once a year inspection on all sealants, where U.V. and heat come into factor. When these sealants fail, water intrusion usually happens. When it is below the waterline, immediate attention is required. Wheatear your yacht is docked in fort Lauderdale/ Dania Beach, or in any of the yards in West Palm Beach , feel free to contact us !