can fiberglass rot?

Question

specifically what hottubs are made of?

Answer 1

Ok you asked a good question so here is a good answer.

Fiberglass does not rot.

However you mentioned a hot tub so here may be your issue. On things like boats and hot tubs they encapsulate wood with fiberglass. If the fiberglass is drilled through or cracks the wood inside can rot. Even treated wood. This explains what "rot" most people have involving fiberglass.

Also fiberglass is not the "SUPERMAN" building material. It has good resistance to most things but certain acids, bases, oils, salts, detergents and direct sunlight or UV light can break down fiberglass. The material becomes brittle and cracks easily. Sometimes the layers of fiberglass will appear to be peeling apart when this happens.

If your hot tub has a leak you can buy fiberglass patching kits at most hardware stores for under $20. You can apply the patch to the bottom side of the tub so you don't have to look at it.

Hope it helps.

Miketyson26

Answer 2

anything can rot, given the right amount of time...

If you stick a piece of metal in a bucket of water, check it in a few weeks, it will have a little rust on it... And after many years, it becomes brittle...

the same goes for fiberglass... It can withstand water because it was made for it and it doesnt rust... It is like putting crisco oil in some water... they dont mix, or anything, they just sit next to each other... one floats while the other sinks....

The fiberglass will eventually decay a bit, but that would take hundreds of years... and by then, you will have used it, sold it, etc.. it will be thrown away/ recycled... and no problems...

hope that helped...

if your still worried about it.. then every once in a while get in it, drain it, polish it... then fill it back up again...

Answer 3

ry Rot is a fungus that arises from wet wood. It only needs a small amount of water to gain a foothold and send out rhizomorphic runners in search of more moisture. It thrives in poorly ventilated areas, grows in temperatures above 40º Fahrenheit, and literally eats up the cellulose of its host, destroying the wood in the process. Unless stopped, the fungus can spread very quickly, causing the condition commonly referred to as "dry rot".

What does all this have to do with fiberglass , you ask? Many boats have transoms (sterns) made of plywood encapsulated in fiberglass.

Answer 4

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As a summary, expect glass fibers to keep 90% of their strength for a century, unless there is a flow of water thought the fibers. Acrylic and most other plastics decay in sunlight, so a coating such as paint will protect the plastic from UV. Quartz glass fibers = silicon dioxide are likely less affected by water, and temperature cycling, compared to glass with sodium and calcium oxides. Thicker fibers will also help reduce water deterioration. UV = ultra violet is shorter wave lengths than visible light You may get a better answer if you can supply details about EIFS and DEFS. Neil

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Answer 6

fiberglass is glass, epoxy and plastic.....it takes centuries to degrade...dont worry about it

Answer 7

Never heard of such a thing happening...