Choosing a Dock Pipe Length

Installing a dock requires a fair amount of precision, yet knowing that water levels can fluctuate means you must also account for variation. Here are some tips for choosing the correct pipe length for your custom dock. General Rule: Water Depth Plus 3′ Minimum As you begin assembling your dock, you’ll want the pipe length […]

Ready, Set, Go: How to Prepare for Your Custom Dock

Gone are the days of default dock designs. Whether it’s the shape of the dock or the type of materials you use for the frame and decking, the sky’s the limit when it comes to designing the perfect dock for your waterfront needs – one that meets both function, maintenance and aesthetic goals. Below we’ll […]

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, […]