Ask whether the faux teak is made from closed-cell material. Some, such as SeaDek, are made from closed-cell EVA materials that will not absorb liquids. Ask how to remove or replace the faux decking.

Teak has long been a staple on boats of all sizes. A durable, hard, cleanable timber, exposed raw teak has served as the safest of all deck surfaces on sailing, cruising and fishing boats for ...

with real wood costing more than double the faux. Read Next: Maintain your teak deck correctly with these techniques. “We’d do just a handful of toe rails and transoms in real teak, maybe two or three ...