In the last few decades, floating docks have become one of the most popular options on lakes and ocean bays. Compared with traditional piling structures that are driven into the seabed, floating docks are quicker to install, easier to maintain, and highly versatile. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to fully enjoy your waterfront property or […]
If you live on the water, you’ve probably seen underwater lights glowing in front of boats and floating in front of docks. Why are these lights becoming so popular? And why are so many of them green? Thanks to advances in technology, a new generation of safer and more efficient underwater lights has emerged. Before […]
Lights don’t just improve your dock’s visual appeal — they’re also a necessary safety feature. Illuminating the water’s edge at night prevents boats from bumping into your dock and people from falling off of it. So what’s the best way to light up a dock? You can get a lot more creative than you might […]
It can be easy to overlook dock maintenance. After all, we tend to be more focused on what’s happening around the dock – the boats coming in and out, the people walking up and down. But for the sake of your wallet and your safety, dock maintenance is something you simply can’t ignore. Whether you […]
Docks have been a mainstay of coastal communities for millennia. In fact, the oldest dock we know of was constructed sometime in 2500 BCE in Egypt. At the time, such a dock would have been built with only function in mind. Namely, the launching of fishing or trading vessels. Exploratory vessels may also have launched […]
Are you ashamed of your dock every time you pull your boat up next to it? This is one of the easiest ways to tell that it’s time for you to renovate your old dock or, better yet, invest in a new dock altogether. Your dock should be a huge source of pride for you, […]
Let’s face it, docks, especially the dock piling, take a lot of hammer. Threats include the movement of the body of water they’re partially submerged in, the fact that they spend their lives submerged and the effects of storms and hurricanes. It’s clear, they need to be made of stern stuff. If you’re planning to […]
Is your boat dock looking a little worse for the wear? Can’t remember the last time that you performed any type of dock repairs? Are you just completely clueless about the kind of dock maintenance that you need to perform at the start of every season? This post is here to help. From teaching you […]
If you’ve ever built a deck or a dock, you know how expensive it can be. That’s why the last thing you want to do is replace your deck or dock once every few years because it is falling apart. The most common reason decks are damaged and need to be replaced is because they […]
Are you looking to improve your existing dock by replacing it with a better one? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Endless possibilities await as you consider how you will design your new dock. Because of your endless choices, there’s a lot to consider when creating your design. Are you seeking a multi-purpose dock? […]
