Boat Dock Design Softwares
Several companies offer boat dock design software packages, with some that are easier to use than others and some that offer different styles and types of docks.
Marine Construction Structures: Seawalls and Revetments
Seawalls also known as revetments are shore-parallel structures at the transition between the sandy beach and the mainland or dune. The height of a seawall often fills the total height difference between beach and surface level of the shore. In most cases adjacent at the crest of a seawall a horizontal stone covered part is …
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Seawalls add that necessary protection to your waterfront property. How to properly care for your seawall.
The thought of owning a seawall is so satisfying that owning one is like a slice of heaven to the owner. Seawalls serve as a protection for your home or business and can be termed as a coastal defense while increasing the value of your property. Adding a seawall to your shoreline is a great …
Advantages of Owning a floating Boat Dock
When it comes to deciding to own a dock, this can be a relatively easy decision to make. Owners that are there temporarily, don’t own the place where the dock is being installed or are using the dock for example for an event might decide for the Floating dock. What advantages has one over the …
Advantages of Owning a fixed Boat Dock
A fixed boat dock is in essence a boat dock type that is fixed or stationary. This feature is a result of the method and materials used in the construction of this dock. Most dock owners prefer fixed boat docks due to the stability they offer. This is the primary difference between a floating boat …
Why you need a boat lift
One of the main features of a dock depending on the size or scale is the presence of a boat lift. A boat lift functions as a device for pulling boats out of the water to avoid cleaning your boat constantly from the moss that forms and also to keep it from rocking and hitting …
Dock Construction Guide
Most DIY docks are constructed based on plans that have been purchased. These kinds of docks are built the old fashioned way and need materials like treated wood, galvanized screws, nuts and bolts.
