I would be more concerned about movement in the old deck putting strain on
the veneered deck seams. I believe it would probably work but I would
suggest a layer of 6oz glass and epoxy over the old sanded and acetone
washed deck. Then take care to lay out the new deck with the seams
positioned over the center of the old boards.

Still there could be a problem with moisture from below. Especially if the
old deck is flat sawn rather than quartered. As the humidity on the back
surface changes the old flat or riff sawn teak could cup. That would put
some weird stresses on the new deck.

--
Glenn Ashmore

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I provide teak decking for the DIY folks and have received several
inquiries regarding laying thin (1/4") teak strips over an existing failed
teak deck. Traditionally laid teak decks primarily fail because caulking
separates or the bungs loosen and water corrodes the fasteners that then
enters the subdeck. In theory.... securing all loose decking, filling
voids and then rough sanding the existing teak deck should provide a sound
subdeck to adhere the new 1/4" decking to.

Does anyone in this forum have experience regarding adhering new teak over
an existing teak deck ? Especially interested if someone has done this
10 years ago.




.......Ken