How to Install a Dock Ladder
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Dock ladders are an essential dock accessory if you or your family and friends plan to spend any time in the water as they make getting in and out of the water safer and more convenient. When choosing a dock ladder, there are a few styles to consider. Stationary and flip ladders are the most common […]
What Accessories Do You Need for Your Custom Dock?
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Designing a custom dock is the perfect way to create a waterfront experience that is both functional and suited to your aesthetic. But whether you choose a floating or stationary dock, you’ll likely want to add a few accessories to truly make it yours. Below are a few add-ons dock owners commonly consider when building […]
Floating or Stationary? Which Dock is Right for You?
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Floating docks and stationary docks both offer advantages to property owners looking to enhance their shoreline, yet they are different in some key ways. Read on to explore the features of floating and stationary docks so you can best assess which dock type might be right for you. Floating Dock Defining Features One of the […]
How Expensive is it to Build a Dock?
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Budgeting for a custom dock should be one of the first steps you take on your road to design and installation. Having clear expectations about cost and what you can realistically afford will make the planning process more efficient and the resulting dock a true reflection of your goals. There are a handful of categories […]
How Hard is it to DIY Your Dock Installation?
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Planning and design is one part of creating a custom dock. Then there’s installation. Working in water poses unique challenges and requires some specialty skills and tools, but if you are prepared and have the know-how to do it, it can be a DIY task. Here are some factors to consider before deciding whether to take […]