Teak Decks again

[Petercatterall]

I have read some interesting comments on this subject and am hoping for some response/advice on a couple of details.
My Colvic Atlanta has teak decks and I have to refurbish them, I want to do this properly (I am aware of the arguments against them on principle!)
I have been able to re-caulk the side decks as the plywood sub deck was (generally) sound.
I have to completly repair the fore and after deck areas as the plywood (but fortunatly not the beams) has gone.
I intend to reuse the existing teak. I intend to epoxy the new ply on the top and edges should I epoxy the underside or is there merit in allowing this to 'breath'
The existing teak was screwed into the ply and consequently has holes. Should I replace the screws or simply glue the strips down. If 'glue' then what is the best adhesive?( I guess that I could use an epoxy bond?) any ideas how to apply pressure to the strips ( I accept that I will have to fill and plug all the holes).
If 'screws then are there any tricks to stop the ingress of water? Are the teak 'plugs' glued in or epoxied.

I guess that these are my main questions and will appreciate any advice!

If anyone is interested I can offer my experiences on the caulking issue...towards the end of that job I was becoming half way an expert!

I have had good service and advice from Robbins Timber

 

[chippie]

I have done repairs on the plywood deck of my trimaran and have pre saturated the ply with thin epoxy. International's everdure is a brand name product, but is expensive so I mix the epoxy and then thin it with meths until it is very runny and use a roller to apply it to the ply sheets before cutting. It usually takes several coats.(dont let it go off between coats as no more will soak in) Once cut I still seal the edges in the normal way.
In my opinion it is a good form of insurance after seeing what happened to the ply that needed replacing.
My trimaran isnt flash enough to have teak decks so I cant help you there.

Cheers.

 

[RobertMartin]

Check out "westepoxy.com", they have all the info you will need on laying teak decks..

Bobby aka Seawolf..
Freedom is the song of your soul..