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Teak deck (yacht decking)
Teak decks on cruising yachts: fastener corrosion, moisture under planks, survey scope and Nordic ownership cost for used-boat buyers.
Qué es
A teak deck is a laid teak wearing surface on plywood, foam or solid substrate. FairHelm treats teak as an ownership system: cosmetics, fastener corrosion, and moisture under planks travel together on older Nordic centre-cockpit cruisers.
Survey language
Surveyors probe for soft spots, proud or weeping fasteners, and moisture under seams. Caulking age and prior sanding thickness matter. A freshly oiled deck can hide thin planks and deferred fastener work.
Buying implications
Price teak renewal or selective plank work into the offer when thickness and fasteners fail survey. Do not equate "teak recently treated" with structural soundness. FairHelm Market Index conversations still need a surveyor under the planks.
Preguntas frecuentes
Q: Should I oil teak before survey?
A: Cosmetic oil does not replace thickness and fastener checks. Avoid hiding moisture clues.
Q: Is synthetic teak the same risk?
A: Different failure modes. Bonding and substrate still need inspection.
Q: Can I ignore small leaks at seams?
A: Small leaks can feed core damage. Map and quote before you assume "normal for teak".