Ron Bedard
Enthusiastic about Wooden Canoes
Hello
There’s a lot of related info in these threads but there doesn’t seem to be a concensus on the best way. I’m about to re-canvas an O.T. 18, and wish I knew exactly how the original builders dealt with treating for mold/mildew. I’m using untreated #10 Duck (I don’t think they used treated duck back then) and I have got to believe that the inside of the canvas against the planks is most at risk from mold. The side covered with filler and paint must be pretty well protected by all those coats.
My plan is to spray a mildewcide/preventer onto the inside of the canvas before applying it to the hull. Then I’ll add some mildewcide paint additive to the filler (Robson’s Mastic) and leave it at that. Unless I learn otherwise, I’ve got to believe that this is more than the original builders did in this regard.
I’m reluctant to do anything that really soaks the canvas after I’ve stapled it onto the hull.
Happy to have any advice from someone with some successful re-canvas experience.
BTW, Big Duck Canvas in Atlanta Ga. is a wonderful outfit to deal with. They should perhaps be listed in the Vendors section? If there’s a nomination process?
Thanks
Ron
There’s a lot of related info in these threads but there doesn’t seem to be a concensus on the best way. I’m about to re-canvas an O.T. 18, and wish I knew exactly how the original builders dealt with treating for mold/mildew. I’m using untreated #10 Duck (I don’t think they used treated duck back then) and I have got to believe that the inside of the canvas against the planks is most at risk from mold. The side covered with filler and paint must be pretty well protected by all those coats.
My plan is to spray a mildewcide/preventer onto the inside of the canvas before applying it to the hull. Then I’ll add some mildewcide paint additive to the filler (Robson’s Mastic) and leave it at that. Unless I learn otherwise, I’ve got to believe that this is more than the original builders did in this regard.
I’m reluctant to do anything that really soaks the canvas after I’ve stapled it onto the hull.
Happy to have any advice from someone with some successful re-canvas experience.
BTW, Big Duck Canvas in Atlanta Ga. is a wonderful outfit to deal with. They should perhaps be listed in the Vendors section? If there’s a nomination process?
Thanks
Ron