Our Installation Process: An Overview

At Teak Decks West, we use an efficient installation technique developed by one of the industry leaders in teak deck production. The process takes into account the size, layout, and specifications of each boat, and typically involves a LiDAR scan of the decks and immediate areas.

In some cases where LiDAR is not available, we may use a more traditional method of pattern making by highly skilled craftsmen on-site. 

Our installation process maximizes efficiency and ensures precision without compromising quality.

Preparation

Prior to installation, our craftsmen pay careful attention to the strategic removal of any existing deck and preparation of the subdeck. This stage is critical to ensure that all deck components are properly installed to make for a durable and long-lasting end product.

Manufacturing

After collecting all information about the boat’s size, layout, and specifications, we send the measurements to a state-of-the-art facility in Sarasota, Florida for production. All components are then custom-made, packaged, and shipped directly back to us at the boat’s worksite, where our team completes the installation.

Assembly

Upon receiving the teak deck and margin boards, we check for quality, consistency of color, and clear vertical grain. Our installation experts unpack, examine, and configure each piece to determine the proper final layout. The decking is then placed, spaced, and adjusted as needed. This pre-installation process ensures a perfect fit for your yacht’s new deck with lasting beauty, form, and function for years to come.

Installation

After all the pieces have been checked for quality and assembled in place, we adhere your new deck to the subdeck using a specialized, marine-industry specific epoxy. We also use a vacuum bagging method to form-fit your new deck to the boat.

Final Touches

After the deck is bonded to the boat, we thoroughly clean every seam throughout the new deck using a precision method. The seams are then carefully caulked. Finally, our expert installers sand and fair the entire deck, adding any needed finishing touches.

Relationships Are Everything

At Teak Decks West, we’ve spent over three decades cultivating relationships within the marine industry. The trust we’ve established with shipyards up and down the West Coast makes it easy to quickly identify and effectively resolve any issues that may arise during installation.