Swim platform III

Here is the swim platform after it cured. To protect it from the sun I will apply a clear two part polyurethane varnish. Buy doing it this way your bright work will last for three to four seasons in stead of just one. The reason is the epoxy stabilizes the wood meaning that the wood does not expand and contract. This is the main reason varnish has to be applied every year. As the wood expands and contracts it causes the varnish to crack. These cracks allows the elements to get undeneath causing the varnish to flake off and the teak to fade. With the epoxy applied first it gives the varnish a stable platform to adhere to which allows the varnish to last much longer. The epoxy does not fade because the varnish provides the UV protection. My boat is going to have alot of teak on it, and all the teak that is not subject to foot traffic will be done this way.