You don’t have to wear out your knees and bum scrubbing teak decks. You can walk on plastic instead. What are the benefits of synthetic wood? It provides the beauty and secure footing of teak, and it’s easier to clean, for starters. It doesn’t start to go gray the minute you turn your back on it, and a faux deck covering won’t stain when a guest capsizes a glass of pinot noir. And, while not cheap, faux teak costs less than the real thing. Whether you’re replacing old teak decks or classing-up garden-variety nonskid, consider eschewing real wood for a low-maintenance, man-made option. Few of your passengers will be able to tell the difference and the time you save on maintenance can be spent on the water.
In days gone by, traditional teak decks were built of thick planking over deck beams, but most modern decks consist of
