MANUFACTURING & INSTALLATION PROCESS

Digital Templating

The first stage involves one of our technicians digitially templating the area using the latest in precise measuring technology. Our team digititally templates vessels all around the world.

Engineering

Our experienced designers are masters of creating beautiful and technically precise decks using a CAD construction program, importing data provided by our digital templating team. Our designers’ exceptional ability to create visual symmetry ensures impeccable finishes and beautiful aesthetic decks.

Manufacturing

TDS panels are manufactured in our factory to templates that ensure our system will fit the vessel’s shape. Teak planks of the required thickness and width are carefully hand inspected, scrutinizing each plank for grain orientation, or structural imperfections such as mineral deposits and small knots.

During panel layout, we make sure to keep a consistent and uniform butt joint pattern to ensure symmetry.

Creating a Watertight Barrier

A phenolic or fiberglass backing is securely bonded to the teak, using our own epoxies that guarantee durability, flexibility, strength and reliability. The exceptional bonding strength, ensures your deck stands the test of time.

After the epoxy cures, the newly formed panels are processed through our seams department. Here we make sure the seam widths are consistent and prepared for our SIS440 caulking.

 

Margin Trim

Once the caulking is cured, the final step involves laying out the teak deck and laying all the margin trim. Upon completion, the finished deck undergoes a thorough quality inspection, ensuring it aligns precisely with the template.

Transport & Installation

The finished deck panels are placed in custom-made crates and then shipped and installed worldwide. Prior to the arrival of the new deck, the old deck is removed. Our installers inspect for any issues such as water intrusion, delamination, or corrosion on the vessel’s surface. If such issues are found, the areas are repaired before the new deck is installed.

Caulking & Sanding

Once the deck has been bonded to the vessel, it is time to caulk using our own proprietary, UV, and chemical-resistant caulking TDS SIS-440. After curing, the deck is then ready to be sanded. The entire deck is sanded with 36 grit to remove excess caulking, followed by 60 and 80 grit to enhance the look of the deck.