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Old 03-07-2008, 03:51 AM   #47
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RE: Teak deck removal project

He said that the teak planking does add a degree of stiffness and strength to a deck and the multiple layers of fiberglass he used put this strength back.

Mostly the teak is making up a bit for the rot of the underlying ply.

We prefer a single layer of glass preferably with epoxy, epoxy grout and a layer of 1/2 or 3/4 foam of your choice. The glass is run up the house and on the railing a few inches to grab something.

Then a couple of layers of glass to be the new deck surface , and its MUCH stiffer than the old plywood ever was.

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