Bedding Teak

[tom135]

Hi all;

I'm currently restoring my '89 cuddy and was wondering what type of compound I should use to bed teak to my fiberglass deck. Could I use 4200, or will the oil affect the compound.

My swim platform is made of two layers of teak and requires a couple of boards replaced. wondering what type of compound I could use to bond the two boards together.

The teak in both situations will also be mechanically bonded.

Thanks for any help.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Bedding Teak

what does the tank manufacturer recommend? what is the tank made of?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Bedding Teak

The teak in both situations will also be mechanically bonded.

Ayuh,... It's Teak, TD,.. Teak, not Tank...

Tom,... The screws will no doubt Hold it,... You could use a dab of 4200 if you wish...

 

[tom135]

Re: Bedding Teak

Thats great, thanks. I'm looking to seal the joint from the elements.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Bedding Teak

4200 will seal it, but if I were you I'd just take the trouble to make sure there's no where for water to collect.

The teak will protect itself, as will the glass, from water. You just need to ensure there's no where water can stand or puddle, so mold doesn't form.

 

[tom135]

Re: Bedding Teak

Thanks for the advice, I was thinking the same thing. My swim platform is made out of teak, so it will always be in water. I was wondering if I would be able to seal the wood with epoxy or varnish.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks
Tom

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Bedding Teak

You can if you want, but teak is basically great without them. You put teak oil in the wood on a regular basis and they'll stay in good shape for a long time. Basically the oil slowly leaches out and keeps the wood from rotting.

Plus it's less slippery without being varnished.

Erik

 

[system-f]

Re: Bedding Teak

Ayuh,... It's Teak, TD,.. Teak, not Tank...

This was my funny for the day, thanks.