weight of teak decks?

Discussion in 'Materials' started by lfrancis, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. lfrancis
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    lfrancis Junior Member

    I have 30 year old teak decks. They seem to be 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick. I just wonder what these weigh per square foot. My GUESS is 3/4 to 1 lb.
     
    lfrancis, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. alan white
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    alan white Senior Member

    If the teak weighs, say, 50 lbs per cu. ft., then about a pound or even more.

    Alan
     
    alan white, Jul 21, 2008
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