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Old 05-19-2018, 07:01 AM   #1
Westiculo
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Mounting stanchions to teak rails

I'm trying a different method for mounting my rails.
My varnish had gone to shit and water had rotted the wood at most screws holding the rails on and the stanchions to the cap rail.

I want to avoid all rot and I never want to do this again. See what you think of my approach.

I over-drilled the screw holes with a large size bit and filled the hole with thickened epoxy. Drilled again and threaded in a stainless helicoil with a bit of epoxy. I ordered some sealing washers from mcmaster that have a bit of neoprene rubber on the back side (see photos). I am mounting these washers between the stanchion and the wood with no other sealant/caulk/butyl.

I feel like a genius! No caulk or butyl mess, the stanchions no longer ding up the teak which lets moisture in to ruin the varnish job, and even if a tiny bit of water gets in the screw holes, they are impervious due to the epoxy. Most importantly - my rails are rock solid. The only downfall is it took 2 full days to make it happen.

What did I overlook?? Will it work?
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