[Public-list] teak deck caulk

[George Dinwiddie]

Thanks, to all,

It sounds like bedding in thickened epoxy and then caulking with 
Boatlife 2-part is the way to go.

  - George

Elaine and Brian Timmins wrote:
> 
>>> Will deck caulk be a good idea?  And what kind do you recommend?
>>>
> I can't tell you if using regular caulking will hold the teak in place, 
> but I used the Boatlife 2 Part Teak Deck Caulk when I redid all the 
> seams on my teak deck. It works just fine for this application. I 
> believe that the Gourgeon Brothers suggest setting the teak strips in 
> thickened epoxy to hold them in place, then just caulk the seams. 
> Believe me when I say that I wish my teak decks were epoxied in place 
> rather than held in place with screws. There's a reason boats like mine 
> got the nickname "Leaky-Teaky"
> Regards,
> Brian  ex#497

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