Re: teak deck repairs

In short, there are no reliable sources that I have found. There can be a
myriad of opinions on this subject and there are a myriad of wives tales.
Your difficulty is determining what is true and applicable in YOUR case and
what is not. However, there are certain guidlines that should always be
observed. In order to give advise, you must be much more explicit. The
following information would be very helpful:
Describe the current deck construction.
What is the hull material?
What is the observed faults with the deck now?
How old is the deck?
How thick is the teak planking?
How wide are the planks?
What caulking material has been used?

Come back with those answers and we can have a better discussion.
Steve


"Daniele Fua" <daniele.fua@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I would like to make some repairs to the teak deck of my boat. Where can I
find some literature on the subject? I mean reliable web pages or books
regarding types and aging of teak wood, cutting, splines, caulking, glueing
and other technicalities alike.
Thank you very much
Daniel


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