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Sanding a Teak Deck

April 22, 2021

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...

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Legal Teak for Decking

December 16, 2020

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?

December 2, 2020

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...

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How to Recaulk Seams

July 13, 2020

“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...

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Teakdecking Systems (TDS) Hires New Director of Engineering and Design – Michael Hartline

July 6, 2020

(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

May 13, 2020

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...

How to Assess Teak Decking Quality

April 16, 2020

Teak decking quality is dependent on regular inspection and maintenance. To assist boat owners, Teakdecking Systems offers these expert tips on assessing a boat’s teak decking quality. Years...

Why is Teak Decking so Expensive?

March 11, 2020

Teak decking, known for its classic beauty and premier functionality, reigns as the decking choice. Many boat owners insist on it. Others are not sure, especially when they learn the cost. Why is...