Deck board joints
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For butt joints, where boards meet over a single joist, add a 2" x 4" “nailer" board at the butt joint. This allows screw-in at 90 degrees and allows fasteners to be used at end of each board. Dock Applications Trex decking contains no materials that will harm marine life and is safe for the environment.
Inevitably the teak seams will leak and the trapped water will rust the steel causing it to swell and lift the teak off. On steel boats where deck webbing creates some areas where teak has to be laid over flat steel, the webbing should have as many holes cut in it as possible to allow water to escape and air to dry any cavities.