SEADEK SeaDek non-skid products offer a safe and comfortable alternative to carpet, molded-in non skid textures, and other marine traction products. Manufactured from UV-protected closed cell PE/EVA blended material, SeaDek will not absorb water and is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the marine environment. Available in a variety of colours, thicknesses, and textures, SeaDek is customisable and utilises an acrylic based 3MTM pressure sensitive adhesive for a lasting bond and easy peel-and-stick application. SeaDek has an international network of Certified Fabricators and Installers. For more details Tel: +1 321-632-4466 or visit
www.seadek.com
“The PEFC is running a project with MFCC (Myanmar Forest Certification Committee) to close all possible loopholes in the Chain of Custody, to assure the legality and traceability of the timber. “For us this means that next to regular field visits, forest management audits, and profound in house documentation checks, with all parties re-checked upon their legality and Chain of Custody by two third parties. They guarantee us the timber has been legally harvested, transported and machined, and all documents have been legally obtained.”
Of most relevance to the readership of this magazine, the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) came into force on 3rd March 2013 making it illegal for teak suppliers and traders to place illegally harvested timber and timber products on the EU market. With the back history that surrounds teak and the higher cost of sourcing and installing it, the opportunities for alternative teak suppliers has never been better.
Teak deck substitutes on yachts and boats are nothing new. Composite, PVC, resin based and other synthetic products were first used on smaller size and lower value production boats in and around the 1980s and since then, of course, demand, technological advancements and product sophistication has increased considerably.
Depending upon what the beneficial owner or client decides, it’s a fact nowadays that even the most revered and respected northern European superyacht yards are using teak substitutes on some of their best and most exclusive yachts and are justifiably proud in doing so.
It’s true that when looking for alternatives most still opt for the sophisticated mimicking
of natural teak, with its golden brown colouring and black caulking effect, but you’d be amazed what other surface ideas are out there. Technology has opened up a world of possibility in the area of colour, texture, thickness and design options for those who decide to go down the route of considering a substitute to genuine teak.
IDEAL TEAK After many years in the marine industry working with and for the world’s leading custom yacht decking companies, yacht manufacturers and boat yards, Ideal Teak has become one of the leading teak deck manufacturers. Ideal Teak’s custom designed teak boat decking and marine woodwork are built to the highest standards while still being a cost effective teak solution for your project big or small. Their clients range from owners of smaller craft in the 20-30 ft range to large super yachts, yacht builders and marine contractors together with OEM decks for production boat manufacturers. For more details Tel: + 1 250 591 5502 or visit
www.idealteak.com
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