Childers® Chil-Glas® #10 Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh

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Childers® Chil-Glas® #10 Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh is a high-strength, open-weave, pre-sized fiberglass cloth treated with resin. It is utilized in combination with various coatings to reinforce and control coating thickness. Additionally, it serves to bridge gaps, joints, and crevices in insulation.

Product Type: Mesh

Application Area: Insulators, Spheres, Tanks

Features: Acid Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Excellent Applicability, Fiberglass Reinforced, High Strength, High Tensile Strength, Mildew Resistant

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

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Advantages
  • This glass fiber reinforcing mesh, unlike competitive cotton, plastic or glass-treated products, has extremely high tensile strength and provides dimensional stability.
  • It is resistant to most acids and alkalis, and will not burn, rot, mildew or decay.
  • This glass fiber reinforcing mesh is easier to apply and fabricate than competitive materials.
  • It may be cut with a knife or scissors and is easily handled.
  • This glass fiber reinforcing mesh is flexible and can be readily flashed to adjoining surfaces.
Product Highlights

It is incombustible and will not contribute to flame spread or smoke development.

Applications & Uses

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Recommended Uses
  • This is an excellent, glass fiber reinforcing mesh for all-around use.
  • It is normally used when applying a high solids content coating to small surfaces such as fittings.
  • This glass fiber reinforcing mesh is also used when a low solids content coating is applied over large insulated surfaces, such as tanks or spheres.
Application
  • Embed the Chil-Glas® #10 glass fiber reinforcing mesh into a tack coat of the protective coating, and then apply a finish coat immediately.
  • Be sure to overlap all seams of the Chil-Glas® #10 glass fiber reinforcing mesh at least two inches.
  • Follow the application instructions for the mastic or coating selected.