Tiki 26 Beam Construction - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T05:51:02Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tiki-26-beam-construction?groupUrl=tiki26&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A158633&groupId=2195841%3AGroup%3A205&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou can also use xynole polye…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2018-06-02:2195841:Comment:1601292018-06-02T22:13:14.690Zboatsmithhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/qe0j3ojqb10
<p>You can also use xynole polyester fabric to sheath the beams. Very easy to apply and no itch sanding. It also has better peel resistance and better abrasion and impact resistance.</p>
<p>You can also use xynole polyester fabric to sheath the beams. Very easy to apply and no itch sanding. It also has better peel resistance and better abrasion and impact resistance.</p> Use 450 gram biaxial after a…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2018-06-02:2195841:Comment:1599872018-06-02T12:07:07.753ZLee Dilkeshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/LeeDilkes
<p>Use 450 gram biaxial after a coat of epoxy. Very strong and light.</p>
<p>Use 450 gram biaxial after a coat of epoxy. Very strong and light.</p> Awesome, that’s what I figure…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2018-01-07:2195841:Comment:1585372018-01-07T15:33:19.020ZMatthew Harrisonhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/MatthewHarrison
Awesome, that’s what I figured. Thanks for the help Andreas and Steve, I’m sure I’ll need a lot more in the coming months.
Awesome, that’s what I figured. Thanks for the help Andreas and Steve, I’m sure I’ll need a lot more in the coming months. I have taken on a similar res…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2018-01-07:2195841:Comment:1586332018-01-07T11:44:09.227ZSteve Whttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/SteveActon
<p>I have taken on a similar restoration project and like you will have to build new beams. From previous experience with plywood and epoxy I would say glass and epoxy coat the beams no question, for protection, strength and durability. Well worth the time and extra cost - your effort building the beams will be repaid with longer lasting results. </p>
<p>The other question about beams is possible re-design along the lines of the Tiki 30 beams - simpler build, easier and quicker for same or…</p>
<p>I have taken on a similar restoration project and like you will have to build new beams. From previous experience with plywood and epoxy I would say glass and epoxy coat the beams no question, for protection, strength and durability. Well worth the time and extra cost - your effort building the beams will be repaid with longer lasting results. </p>
<p>The other question about beams is possible re-design along the lines of the Tiki 30 beams - simpler build, easier and quicker for same or better strength. This is something I will be considering when I come to do mine. See discussion elsewhere on this site re Scott Williams build blog.</p>
<p>Good luck,</p>
<p>Steve</p> Hi, there is a suggestion in…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2018-01-07:2195841:Comment:1586302018-01-07T04:11:51.051ZAndreas Graefhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AndreasGraef
<p>Hi, there is a suggestion in my set of plans to do so. It protects against friction an weather.</p>
<p>Hi, there is a suggestion in my set of plans to do so. It protects against friction an weather.</p>