What You Need to Know to Build a Custom Dock: Part IV – Installation
After careful planning, design, and materials selection, it’s finally time to install your dock. While much of your custom dock can be assembled out of the water, you will need some specialty tools and equipment when it comes to putting your dock in the water. Below we’ll discuss what you need to know to successfully […]
What You Need to Know to Build a Custom Dock: Part III – Materials
When you build a custom dock, you want it to last. Choosing the best materials for your budget will make all the difference in a dock that starts wearing out in just a few short years and one that continues to look good and function durably for years and years to come. Here’s what to […]
What You Need to Know to Build a Custom Dock : Part II – Design
Building a custom dock is a multi-phased process. First, there’s preparation, planning and design. Then, you need to source your materials. Lastly, you need to construct and install the dock. In part one of this blog series on building a custom dock, we discussed several factors to consider before starting your dock project. In this post, […]
What You Need to Know to Build a Custom Dock: Part I
No two shoreline properties are the same, and that means no two dock designs can always be the same either. Some shorelines are rocky, others sandy. Some have steep drop-offs, and others gradually get deeper. And the differences go on… To build a dock that’s going to accommodate both your waterfront property characteristics as well […]
What Material is Best for Docks?
When you think about a dock, likely the first thing that comes to mind is the type of decking it has. A dock’s decking is what connects you to the water. Without it, the frame is rendered useless. As you make the choice to invest in a new dock or upgrade your existing dock system, […]