opinions on the best imitaion teak

[Elessar]

Great thing about my "teak" is i can jetwash it.

 

[hartcjhart]

http://www.flexiteek.co.uk/

dead satisfied customer

my condolences to the customer

 

[matt13]

I had my 26ft boat done by Mcp marine, mine is dek-king and IMO it looks fantastic, the price was just over £1000 and they did a really top job. Feels great underfoot. I've got lots of pics if interested.

 

[gjgm]

As you are talking about a balcony and not boat decking look at the recycled products .

We have done a few balconies using http://www.trex.com/products/decking-and-railing/transcend-decking-and-railing/ and yes you can see it is not hardwood planking but it looks pretty good , its hardwearing , does not warp and has a 25 year guarantee.

Teak decking as used on a boat including the real plastic teak is not suitable for balconies if you want the hardwood planking look.

Wood tends to swell with moisture, warp and grow slime and mould. Softwood does not last well and rots quite quickly.

Ok, thats good info thanks. I will look into this product.

 

[Elessar]

my condolences to the customer

tee hee!!

 

[Elessar]

Mike Jordan at Permateek: un-hesitating recommendation.View attachment 41026

that looks like a lovely job. It's not just the product it's the detail of the the fitter. A good product poorly laid will look pants.

I still argue for my stripey flexiteak, but your fitter was good.

It makes an interesting point though you need a recommendation for the fitter as well as the product. Advanced marine decking to make flexiteak remains my first choice, but as I say I really like yours.