Worn Out Seams And Plugs

Worn Out Seams And Plugs  – If your seams are worn to the point where caulking is gone and many screw heads are exposed, you will have to determine how much actual teak thickness is left. If the deck was originally 1/2 inch thick with 1/4 inch deep plugs, the remaining teak is only 1/4…

Caulk Separating From Teak

Caulk Separating From Teak, Leaking Seams  – Leaking seams may just need some re-caulking – or in the worst cases, lead to the deck having to be re-done. Even small leaks or water penetration can be detected by hosing the deck and observing how it dries. Areas where the wood or a seam stays wet longer…

Loose or Missing Plugs Over Screw Heads

Loose or Missing Plugs Over Screw Heads  – This is probably one of the easiest problems to fix, but if it’s happening at the same time as the seams being worn out, you are facing a bigger re-caulking job. Let’s  assume your deck seams are still good – The first sign of a loose plug…