Teak decks

Structural glazing Surface preparations Teak decks Test of a bead Thickness of the joint Transport equipment Uneven stress distribution UV radiation Waterswelling sealants Wettability Windshield bonding Woehler diagram. 

In modern boats, timber decking is frequently constructed in the form of prefabricated wood panels which are laid over a structural deck of GRP, steel, aluminum, timber or a teak profile. Teak has been used as a decking material for hundreds of years because of its anti-rot properties. The goal is to construct a watertight teak deck, which can be enjoyed for many years to come. The structural decks require proper preparation (Fig. 86). 

In case of uneveimess in the deck, the metal and wooden substrates have to be levelled to prevent water collecting under the teak deck which might lead to corrosion. This levelling process is carried out with SikaTransfloor -352, a 2C-PUR flooring... 

Bedding with Sikaflex -298, an elastic, semi self-levelling adhesive, provides toughness between the SikaTransfloor -352 and the teak-deck planks which are set within 45 min and prior to adhesive skin formation. Clamps, weights etc. are used to ensure that the planks are bonded without voids. 

Aircraft Carrier Wooden Deck Joint Sealant - (Between fir and teak planking)... 

The marine industry provides good opportunities for the use of adhesives. Boats made of composite materials dominate the boating industry. Manufacturers of fibreglass boats use various raw materials such as glass roving, woven fabrics, mats, sheet moulding compounds, vinyl ester resins, polyester resins, epoxy, balsa core, teak, foam, honeycomb cores, and gel coats for the production of boat hulls, decks, bulk heads, cock-pit, hatches, lids, and interiors. 

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