Odor, fumes & all that

[MAXXIE]

Not sure if this should be posted here or in repair section, I guess MOD will move if needed. Anyway, Here's the deal. I'm planning on replacing the floor in my 1985 Bayliner bow rider this winter. I did a quick cover over when I got the boat in the spring just to get on the water asap. The wife wants to leave it go for another year, but it's going to be a long off season & it's getting done. I have a 2 1/2 car garage at my house that currently has my '66 GTO sitting with engine out, & a ton of useless crap all over the place. I want to find a place that I can do the work on the boat that has heat, but it looks right now that I'll need to store the GTO at my dad's house & work on the boat at my house. I'll be doing all the basic floor replacement stuff, fiberglass epoxy, sealer bla, bla, bla, you get the idea. How bad are the odor's & fumes caused from doing this type of work? Will it overcome the bedrooms above the garage? Is it just a bad idea to do it in my house? I'm still looking for a place I can rent away from the house to work on the boat, but kicking this idea around. Let me know what you all think. Tanx

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Odor, fumes & all that

You using poly or epoxy? Huge difference. Poly will definitely stink up the house.

 

[drewpster]

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All of the work I have done on my tri-hull has been indoors in a shop seperate from the house. Virtually all of the stuff you are going to use doing the job have a strong smell. The good thing is that they are not constant and go away, or are significantly reduced, once the resins and solvents cure or evaperate. I always vent the shop while I am working with this stuff. Chances are you are going to have some smells, but it can be managed. Go get some cheap fans and have them standing by to vent the place out while you are working. Simply raising the garage door may be enough. You may also want to seal around any openings at the door leading in to the house.

 

[westexasrepublic]

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i would say if you can crack the garage door just enough for a box fan exhuast it will make a huge difference.

 

[ondarvr]

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Epoxy (depending on type) normally doesn't have a strong odor, but contact can be more toxic.

Polyester can have a very strong odor, but can be detected by your nose in such small amounts that most people are well aware of it and open doors and turn on fans before it reaches a level where it would be considered a problem.

People with no previous experience with the odor of polyester will think they're dying from the smell even though it will be far lower than what is considered safe in the work place. This means your family will hate you and leave the house every time you mix up a batch.

Is it good for you ...no...will there be instant brain damage the first time you a get whiff of it...no.

The brain damage was already there, bringing a boat home is one of the symptoms.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

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..will there be instant brain damage the first time you a get whiff of it...no.

The brain damage was there, bringing a boat home is one of the symptoms.

I just Have to say..That Is Funny right there rofl !!!

Just one more point .. some people have different reactions from poly .. they Love it ( oooh.. I love the smell of fiberglass ) or Cant stand it ( oh my god.. how can you work with that crap..Im taking the kids to moms and see ya when your done ).

YD.

 

[JAFO1]

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Is it good for you ...no...will there be instant brain damage the first time you a get whiff of it...no.

The brain damage was already there, bringing a boat home is one of the symptoms.

Classic! Very funny, and very true!

 

[Lou C]

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I did a deck replacement in the driveway and honestly I would NOT do it in an attached garage esp if you have small children...not worth the risk...I'd consider getting one of those portable garage tent things if you have room on your property and set it up a ways away from the house and do the real stinky work in there...If you don't get heavy snow it might work out well and keep the peace in the house..

 

[MAXXIE]

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Ya, I kind of figured it wasn't going to be a good idea. I'll just have to keep looking for a place to do the work over the winter. The first time I pop a can of glass open in the garage the wife would snap. I guess it was a stupid question to ask in the first place. Thanks....

 

[roncoop75]

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You using poly or epoxy? Huge difference. Poly will definitely stink up the house.

Having worked in a fiberglass shop for 5 years in my 20's, we never used epoxy but the poly will permeate the entire house. I wouldn't even bring the clothes home that I worked in or the smell would run through the house.

 

[ezmobee]

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There's probably a couple giant abandoned GE plants you could use to work on it

 

[clockwatcher]

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This was the main factor that pushed me to use epoxy. Two young kids and wife who's very sensitive to chemical smells. The epoxy costs a bit more, but provides the best bond to your poly hull, has greater strength and is a whole lot cheaper than a divorce. Buying it only hurts once.