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Old 07-17-2009, 05:06 AM   #28
revdcs
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On a well cared for teak deck, you should find yourself repairing/replacing the caulking more often than the wood. Sluicing the deck once or twice a day (more often in very hot conditions) with clean sea water keeps the grain swollen and tight. This not only gives a natural barrier to some liquid spills abut also stops water working its way under the deck, thus preventing leaks, permanent damp and rotting from beneath. I have found Teepol to be a good cleaner on teak and it copes well with salt water too.
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