Description
of Application
Yachts and pleasure craft as well as in ocean-going ships,
stairs, companion ways and handrails are frequently made
from tropical hard-woods, chosen both for their durability
and their attractive appearance. The use of screws to
fix such items may eventually impair both their durability
and their appearance, due to moisture ingress via the
screw holes. For this reason, it is advisable to fix hardwood
components with adhesives. The absence of screw holes
prevents water from entering and damaging the timber.
This is of particular importance in the construction of
accommodation ladders.
In addition, bonding offers other benefits. The adhesive
layer helps to absorb the sound of footsteps and cushion
vibrations. The integrity of painted surfaces can be
preserved without loss of corrosion protection, and
the potentially harmful effects of moisture penetration
into GRP are eliminated.
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