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We have a limited amount of wide, sawn teak veneer* up to 12 inches wide that is sanded to 1/8" thickness. It is old air dried, Burma teak and free of heart center. ******* ...Ken *www. islandteak.ca

There seems to be some misunderstanding about teak. Yes, plantation teak is different (younger) than naturally grown teak, however naturally grown 'old' teak also comes in many color variations. Some teak trees, when first sawn, are called, in Thai language, " Mai khee gai" which translate to...

If you have teak decks on older trawlers and they need to be repaired/ replaced consider hiring a marine surveyor to assess the condition of your subdeck. If the subdeck is sound and it it just the teak that is worn you can, in most situations, simply sand down your old deck, remove anything...

I have been using Sikkens Marine and diluting it by 40 % solvent and applying it with a rag on fresh teak;* then repeating 3 more coats (when each coat is dry). This is on exterior teak. Looks good and lasts maximum 10 months.* I 'think' if you put it on in the spring and again in the fall, it...

Aye.....the problems with having middlemen in our lives have made new teak decks prohibitive...even for the DIY folks. Old growth, Burma Teak, 1/4" x 1-7/8" is available if you search for it on line, for about $18 per square foot. I have a vested interest...I own the company. Forums are...

Removing teak decks is often more difficult and time consuming than laying a new teak deck. The problem with most older trawler decks is the use of screws to hold the teak down and then that screw is sealed with a teak 'bung' (plug). When the bung swells and shrinks it loosens and allows water...