There are a few places on the deck that are in dire need of replacement. That's because the last decking was done with Douglas Fir instead of Teak or Locust Wood.
MARAD has also had problems with sub-contractors in decking repair who do not use the right kind of wood and do not install it correctly.
It's a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation.
The pic is of the decking on the 02 level at the stbd side of CEC. It obviously shows water damage, some mold and lots of bird doo doo. The 01 level below is in pretty fair shape with mostly damage to the ends of the planks where water was able to seep down and soften up the wood allowing it to break off easily after drying out in the sun (which is why you should NEVER use Douglas Fir).
MARAD has also had problems with sub-contractors in decking repair who do not use the right kind of wood and do not install it correctly.
It's a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation.
The pic is of the decking on the 02 level at the stbd side of CEC. It obviously shows water damage, some mold and lots of bird doo doo. The 01 level below is in pretty fair shape with mostly damage to the ends of the planks where water was able to seep down and soften up the wood allowing it to break off easily after drying out in the sun (which is why you should NEVER use Douglas Fir).
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