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Re: Material: shelf life of fiberglass cloth *LIN
By:Reza
Date: 4/24/2012, 4:22 am

: James,

: Although the glass won't change over time, the sizing is not as
: stable. Check out the Sweet Composites fabric information page -
: scroll down to the Fabric Finishes section.

: Sam

Sam,

I have checked Sweet Composites page. According to the Fabric Finishes section, it is not reasonalbe to use glass fiber, 3 or 5 years after production date without testing. Could please clarify what kind of tests should be done in this regard?

Reza

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Re: Material: shelf life of fiberglass cloth *LIN
Reza -- 4/24/2012, 4:22 am
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Sam McFadden -- 4/24/2012, 11:30 am
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Reza -- 4/26/2012, 2:33 am
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Sam McFadden -- 4/26/2012, 11:05 am
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Mike Bielski -- 4/24/2012, 4:27 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 4/25/2012, 1:20 am
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Reza -- 4/26/2012, 2:34 am
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ray clark -- 7/3/2012, 7:16 am