Building a Custom Dock That’s Accessible for All
Residential docks are not always the most stable – or accessible. Even with the best cross-bracing techniques and sturdiest dock piling, docks are susceptible to wobbles, bobbles and movement of other kinds. The simple fact that they’re built over water makes them so, and this can be particularly challenging for people with disabilities. To build […]
Floating or Stationary? Which Dock is Right for You?
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?
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?
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 […]
DIY vs. Professional Dock Installation: What You Need to Know
We won’t beat around the bush. Custom dock installation is a big job, but if you have the skills and know-how to do it, it certainly can be a DIY task. Like all big decisions, however, you should weigh the pros and cons of each option before going all-in one way or another. In this […]