Sealing the seams

Sealing the seams in the teak decking

Teak wood only has a shrink value of approx. 1 %, but as a result of the extreme effects of the water and sun, one cannot place the rods perfectly seemless next to one another.
The elastic sealing material also improves the slippy surface for shoes and so ensures the deck is safe for you to stand on.

All around

This is also a considerable job, as often more than one thousand feet of sealant needs to be laid.

Spatula

In order to make sure the seams have been sealed one hundred percent, the sealing material is applied smoothly using a spatula.

Sealed

Afterwards the deck looks like this.

Sanding away

Finally, the superfluous sealant is carefully sanded away.