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PVC Welding: Faster, Stronger, Longer-Lasting When it comes to yacht decking, PVC welding offers significant advantages over traditional caulking, primarily in speed, durability, and longevity. While caulking might seem like the quicker option initially, PVC welding provides a superior long-term solution. SPEED Although the initial tooling setup and training for PVC welding requires some effort, the actual process of joining the decking planks is remarkably fast. Once welded,...
Why put a deck on my boat? The aesthetic of well designed teak boat decking is a major factor for most when it comes to whether or not to have a deck fitted on your boat. While the look and feel is a major factor let us first have a look at the other ways that a synthetic teak deck benefits your boat. Protection There are few areas...
Which Marine Flooring is Coolest? As mentioned in the video, temperature is a topic that comes up a lot in the world of synthetic teak. In this article I would like to address the temperature benefits of different marine flooring materials and their short falls. https://youtu.be/XZ0eZXu6YCs This particular video was focused on the temperature difference between synthetic teak colors, we compared Nuteak’s colors and those of a competitor....
How to choose the right deck design for your boat Nuteak is a versatile material with multiple color choices and many design options, this leaves you as the boat owner with a few decisions to make. We like to categorize designs into 3 main categories to make these decisions easier. 1. no margins Fairly self-explanatory a no-margin design will have no margins, with clean lines going from bow...
Fall 2023 ICA Group News Welcome to the fall edition of the ICA Group newsletter! As the weather changes we’re looking forward to a busy season ahead. In this issue, we’ll take a look at some of ICA Group’s newest releases and marine industry trends. We hope you enjoy this issue of our newsletter. Sincerely,The ICA Group Team NEW PRODUCT RELEASE Neptune Super Glue 50g by Marine Adhesives...
Are there responsible applications for plastic? As a planet we need to rethink the way we use plastic. Around the world countries have taken steps to reduce the damage caused by tons of plastic waste. So why is plastic so dangerous and should we stop using plastics all together? The reason plastic is so dangerous is because it takes a very long time to decompose. This also happens...
Sustainability Trends in the Marine Industry Recent world events have seen price increases, supply chain interruptions and a movement towards a more sustainable way of doing things. How has the marine industry adjusted to meet demands on quality while still looking after the planet? 1. Monomaterial products Advancements in plastic technologies have increased durable, sodium and UV resistant products for the marine industry. Monomaterial products are a simple...
The Royal Malta Yacht Club has a New Look with Nautikflor The Royal Malta Yacht Club, founded in 1835, perhaps best known for their involvement in the famous Rolex Middle Sea Race, is excited to see their latest refurbishment which will be completed soon. With ICA Group’s Teak and Holly Nautikflor installed throughout the bar, restaurant, club reception, and more they have created a fresh nautical look that...
