This had nothing to do with freeze thaw cycles or even moisture. We've been 
 in a draught for years. This is simply product failure. The exact cause 
isn't  know at this time. Stay tuned.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 12/25/2012 1:18:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
spreadgoodnews at gmail.com writes:

I have  seen that effect in composite materials when UV damages the surface 
then water  gets in and starts freeze thaw destruction.  Down below that 
shouldnt  happen.  I have read that you can even "glaze" the surface with a 
torch  and renew the water shedding ability.

On Dec 25, 2012, at 5:54  AM, R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:

> We have a product called Geo Deck  on our dock and it has been 
maintenance  
> free for the first  three years. This past year we noticed some unusual 
> expansion   and buckling of the materials. We are not alone with this 
problem and 
>  the  manufacturer will not honor the warranty. Apparently the company 
has  
> been sold  several times and the new owners don't feel that they  have 
any 
> obligation to  honor the warranty. The fix for the dock  will cost 
several 
> thousand dollars  since it is a large dock.  Hopefully you won't have the 
same 
> problem.
> If it were me, I  would go back with 3/4" marine plywood and carpet.
> 
>  Rummy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 12/24/2012 11:19:04 P.M.  Eastern Standard Time,  
> spreadgoodnews at gmail.com writes:
>  
> This  winter i am replacing the cabin sole in my 1983  boat.  I have it 
> cleaned  down to the glass. After glassing  in some longitudinal pt 
stringers, I 
> am  going to cover in a  trex like composite decking.  I think its the 
> perfect   choice too! Cant rot, wears well, machines with woodworking 
tools,    
> heavy- down low where you need extra weight anyway, and  economical.  Put 
 it 
> down with stainless deck screws and  its a lifetime job.
> My only dilemma  is what color?
>  
> 
> On Dec 22, 2012, at 8:15 AM, redneckyc   <steverayj at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Currently there are  no  youtubes of mast raising in action so next time 
>  anyone
>> feels  ambitious...
>> 
>>  Eventually I will be replacing my floor. Am  thinking of using some 
kind  
> of
>> synthetic material something like fake  wood for  decks as it would have 
a
>> nonskid but comfortable   surface.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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