Waterproof breathable fabrics consist of an outer layer called the “face fabric”, usually made of nylon or polyester, and a laminated membrane or coating, usually made of ePTFE (expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene, also known as Teflon®) or PU (Polyurethane). What can I use to waterproof nylon? Purchase a waterproofing spray and seamRead More →
LePage Heavy Duty Contact Cement is also resistant to creep, water, oil, and temperatures up to 70°C. How long does contact cement last? Contact Cement bonds permanently when sufficient pressure is applied and reaches maximum holding strength in 7 days. 6. Trimming or finishing operations may be performed immediately afterRead More →
beardtongue: Penstemon (Scrophulariales: Scrophulariaceae): Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. Will beardtongue grow in shade? Light preference: Full sun to part shade. Varieties with purple or reddish leaves will exhibit the best foliage color when grown in direct sunlight. Is beardtongue poisonous to dogs? ANSWER: Although Penstemon is notRead More →
Will Gorilla Glue melt when heated? These thermoplastic 100% solid materials melt in the temperature range from 65°C to 180°C. Is there a heat resistant super glue? The Adhesive Systems Inc (ASI) HT Series cyanoacrylate super glue is a high temperature resistant adhesive that can withstand up to 275 DegreesRead More →
In the final stages of endospore formation the newly forming endospore is dehydrated and allowed to mature before being released from the mother cell. The cortex is what makes the endospore so resistant to temperature. Why are spore forming organisms more resistant than non spore forming species? The main differenceRead More →
The method: Clean the bottom of the sole and heel of your shoe with the cloth and alcohol. Carefully spray the bottom of the shoe with the adhesive. Sprinkle sand evenly over the adhesive. Wait for it to dry thoroughly. Test out your non-slip solution. How can I make myRead More →
Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers with a toxicity that deer avoid. Deer also tend to turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer. WhatRead More →
Bachelor’s Buttons need little care. Flowers attract butterflies, are superb additions to fresh or dried arrangements. Plants are deer resistant. In mild summer areas Bachelor’s Buttons will continue to flower until September when old blooms are removed. What is eating my bachelor buttons? Grasshoppers are also known for the holesRead More →
Remove some plants and leave others to flower and go to seed, harvesting no more than a third of your total crop. The stems should be cut in the second year, in mid- to late spring, when they are still young and tender. Cut the stalks about two-thirds of theRead More →
The protein capsid of naked viruses is less susceptible to environmental conditions (lipid solvents, pH, temperature…) than enveloped viruses because the envelop is made in part of phospholipids. Once the envelop is lysed, the virus loses its functional receptors and is not still able to infect susceptible cells. How doRead More →