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Re: Strip: glue for decking?
By:John Abercrombie
Date: 9/7/2012, 8:40 pm
In Response To: Strip: glue for decking? (Rob)

: I've been using Titebond II for the hull stripping so far and am
: happy with it. I've read that this type of glue may soften from
: heat
: (sun exposure) so it may not be best for stripping the deck. What
: have other folks used?

: I could use Gorilla glue (urethane based) but I don't like it that
: much as it expands a lot during curing.
: That plus, it's best to moisten the wood before applying it ...
: another blooming step.

: Any recommendations one way or the other?
: Thx,
: Rob

Rob-
I don't give much thought to the glue between the strips, as long as it is convenient, and dries hard so that it doesn't 'gum up' when sanding.
Generic 'yellow carpenter's glue' has worked well for me - I always test it to make sure it is still drying hard and clear. LeeValley 2002 glue works well and is a tan colour.
In the past I've used plastic resin glue (powder mixed with water- like the Weldwood glue in days of yore) and it works well but isn't very convenient.

Once the strips are soaked in epoxy and encapsulated between glass/epoxy layers, I assume they are going to 'stay put'. OTOH, I don't live in a very hot climate (BC,Canada aka PNW). Perhaps tropical sun may have an effect?

Messages In This Thread

Strip: glue for decking?
Rob -- 9/7/2012, 3:12 pm
Re: Strip: glue for decking?
John Abercrombie -- 9/7/2012, 8:40 pm
Re: Strip: glue for decking?
John Abercrombie -- 9/7/2012, 8:43 pm
Re: Strip: glue for decking?
Mike Bielski -- 9/7/2012, 9:27 pm
Re: Strip: glue for decking?
Will Nettles -- 9/8/2012, 6:43 pm
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Kurt Maurer -- 9/8/2012, 6:53 pm
Re: Strip: glue for decking?
Mike Bielski -- 9/8/2012, 11:15 pm
Re: Strip: glue for decking?
dave mckinney -- 9/10/2012, 9:46 pm
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Kurt Maurer -- 9/10/2012, 10:38 pm
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Jason Moore -- 9/10/2012, 12:17 am
Re: Strip: glue for decking?
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 9/10/2012, 9:23 pm
Re: Strip: glue for decking?
Jason Moore -- 9/11/2012, 12:02 am