Sanding a Teak Deck
Sanding a teak deck is part of a vessel’s maintenance program. So it’s essential to know why to sand, when not to sand, and how to sand.Why Sand a Teak Deck?The primary reason for sanding a...
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Legal Teak for Decking
What makes teak legal?FACT: Organizations such as INTERPOL, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the European Commission take an active interest in the legality of international shipments of wood,...
Where Does Teak Come From?
Follow the rigorous and complicated life of a teak batten (from a tree trunk to a boat deck) to understand the process of building high-quality, legal teak decking.When boat owners are ready to...
How Much Does Teak Decking Cost? Part 3 of 3 – Installation
Material, design complexity, and installation affect teak decking cost, and boat owners have multiple installation options for a new or replacement deck. Budget, skill level, and desired aesthetics...
How Much Does Teak Decking Cost? Part 2 of 3 – Design
In a recent blog, we addressed how to estimate the teak decking cost on a deck. Material is only one cost element to create a beautiful, high-quality, custom boat deck. The rest of the cost is labor,...
How much does Teak Decking Cost? Part 1 of 3-Teak
Teak Decking CostMultiple factors affect teak decking costs including materials, design, and installation. In this article, we address how the cost of yacht-quality teak affects the typical $85-125/sq...
What is the Caulk Yield for Teak Deck Caulking?
Our product specialists hear this question about caulk yield multiple times each business day:“How many cartridges of caulking should I buy? “This question about our high-performance...
How to Recaulk Seams
“I’d rather burn my boat to the waterline before I recaulk seams again,” a boat owner said to our Sales Manager at a recent boat show.Then the boat owner laughed and said, “Of course, my family...
Teakdecking Systems (TDS) Hires New Director of Engineering and Design – Michael Hartline
(Sarasota, Florida) Teakdecking Systems is growing its Engineering and Design capabilities by hiring a new Director of Engineering and Design, Michael Hartline. He is an accomplished naval architect...
How to Inspect Teak Deck Caulking & Seams
Teak deck caulking and seam condition is a critical indicator of a boat deck’s quality. Inspecting the caulking and seams can determine the overall deck condition, teak deck thickness, and remaining...
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