silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width; a composite material made from fine fibres of spun glass held together with resin. (Also called Glass-Reinforced Plastic.)
frames are relatively new. They are light, durable and strong, even in narrow sizes, they have excellent insulating qualities, and they do not expand and contract with heat and cold as much as other frames. They are also more expensive than other types of windows.
fiberglass: a covering material made of glass fibers in resins
Fix or mend (a thing suffering from damage or a fault)
Make good (such damage) by fixing or repairing it
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
a formal way of referring to the condition of something; "the building was in good repair"
the act of putting something in working order again
Put right (a damaged relationship or unwelcome situation)
ASI Manitou Rudder Fiberglass Repair
Spring 2009 Fiberglass repair on Manitou rudder. The new rudder post installed by Henry H. Smith Inc. with a solid stainless plug. Fiberglass work done by Don Kapit of ASI.
The solid stainless plug is inside the lower tube on the rudder post and inside the new upper tube. The plug extends down into the lower tube about 8" and is pinned just above the tab, on this side, connected to the rudder internal frame. The plug extendes into the upper tube about 3" above the top of the rudder fiberglass. It is also pinned. The tubes are welded together and the pins are welded to the tube.
ASI Manitou Rudder Fiberglass Repair
Spring 2009 Fiberglass repair on Manitou rudder. The new rudder post installed by Henry H. Smith Inc. with a solid stainless plug. Fiberglass work done by Don Kapit of ASI.
The solid stainless plug is inside the lower tube on the rudder post and inside the new upper tube. The plug extends down into the lower tube about 8" and is pinned just below the tab, on this side, connected to the rudder internal frame. The plug extendes into the upper tube about 3" above the top of the rudder fiberglass. It is also pinned. The tubes are welded together and the pins are welded to the tube.