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I seek information on canvas roofing and canvas porch deck methods and
materials.
In the past I have used products for the boat building trade. Pettit Paint
Co. used to sell a series of coatings for canvas decks
including primer, adhesive, sealer and paint. Does any company now offer
coatings for new canvas deck work?
For the roof of an 85' tower we are planning to adhear the canvas to
mahogany marine plywood with an acrylic adhesive, then apply coatings on top
of the canvas. The architect has specified linseed oil paint on top of the
canvas, which I am reluctant to do, so I am trying to develop an acrylic
paint or elastomeric alternate. I fear the acidic linseed oil will attack
the canvas, and this is supported by stories from the boat builders who say
they get longer service life when the canvas is first coated with a
nitro-celulose laquer, which I suspect is acting as an isolation layer
between the canvas and the oil.
Do you have any souces of info on methods, proceedures and materials for
laying canvas decks or roofs on wood?
Thanks for your help.
John Leeke, Preservation Consultant
publisher: Practical Restoration Reports
contributing editor: Old-House Journal
postal: 26 Higgins St., Portland, Maine 04103, USA
phone & fax: 01 207 773-2306
email: [log in to unmask]
website: www.HistoricHomeWorks.com
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