Anyone ever build a tique swim deck.

(newty) · (newty) **Join Date: May 2005** 03-01-2007, 7:33 PM

I'm thinking about building a teak swim deck. Any one built or had to repair a swim deck?

What I need to know is what kind of glue holds up being submerged in water. Also any opinions on hardware, (stainless or other).
It never sits in water for more than 3 days at a time (camping), and will never see salt water.

Any input would be great. Thanks!

Grant, I know you just fixed yours so what up "G"?

(Message edited by newty on March 01, 2007)

(ttuclint) · (ttuclint) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 03-01-2007, 7:39 PM

teak

(newty) · (newty) **Join Date: May 2005** 03-01-2007, 7:53 PM

whoops, google a piece of s#%t

Thanks Clint.

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-01-2007, 8:24 PM

I Know teak is super expencieve right now. I know Cliff Griffen has the orignal teak deck off his SAN he will sell youit for $600 or I will find a link to a marine surplus place in FL the has a used teak deck's for like $200 plus shipping
Aaaa Haaa I found this link over on PN.com
These guys have teak decks 4 sale. And some other funky stuff as well. Look around their website
http://www.fpmarine.com/Platforms.htm

Check the address of this place

(Message edited by grant_west on March 01, 2007)

(newty) · (newty) **Join Date: May 2005** 03-01-2007, 8:49 PM

I have the teak and want to build it myself.

(rallyart) · (rallyart) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 03-01-2007, 8:49 PM

You would want to try an epoxy or a good urethane glue that is designed for wet environments. Teak does not take normal glues well. Use brass for tradition or stainless for strength. Use aluminum if your braces are aluminum and you want lighter weight
Grant however has the best idea.

Test a couple of adhesives

(Message edited by rallyart on March 01, 2007)

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-01-2007, 9:23 PM

I should have read you post a bit better before I posted that usless link your looking 4 glue nt a whole new deck sorry. I used a waterproof wood glue that I bought it at a woodworking place called Woodcraft. I havent had the deck in the wates as of yes s I cant tell you how it will hold up.

(zacharoo) · (zacharoo) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 03-02-2007, 6:14 AM

Give Gorilla Glue a look-c its waterproof and has work very well on may teak deck projects. You can find it at The Home Depot or Lowes.

aqua...

(newty) · (newty) **Join Date: May 2005** 03-02-2007, 7:32 PM

thx fellas