Whether floating or stationary, docks bridge the distance between your shoreline and waterfront experience. To ensure safety and stability – and to prevent an errant dock from floating away! – the dock system you choose will need to be anchored to the seafloor, but what about at the shoreline? What should you do with your […]
Connecting a ramp or gangway to your floating dock is a relatively simple DIY project as long as you have the correct dock hardware and tools. As always, take appropriate safety measures and enlist help when needed. When You Might Need a Dock Ramp The makeup of your shoreline generally determines whether or not 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 […]
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 […]
The off-season is an opportune time to consider your dock design goals. If you can’t be on the water, you may as well dream about being on the water! And this dreaming and planning phase is important. There are so many components of a custom dock installation that it pays to give some extra thought […]
