Dock Repair
Wood Dock Repair
When it comes to repairs wood docks can be some of the most expensive repairs to do. Of coarse if your only dealing with a few boards here or there, it is rather easy to fix minor problems. Once your having to worry about replacing or fixing pilings or structural the amounts start getting a good bit bigger. Certainly we will work with your project to get the best results for your budget, but be aware that there are probably much worst problems lurking under the surface if things are starting to go wrong. Unfortunately many times when it comes to wood the problems stem from insects. Termites do tend to be a problem with wood that is exposed to nature, but others such as beetles and carpenter ants can create plenty problems in and of themselves. Power post beetles like to nest in untreated wood and usually won’t show any signs they have nested unless you actually see them. Be sure that they will degrade and cause damage though. Carpenter ants and carpenter bees like to bore into wood to lay their eggs. Since they are able to actually damage the wood structure (although very little at a time), they pose a big risk for the long term prospects of your dock lasting.
Aluminum Dock RepairMostly aluminum docks can be some of the easiest to maintain. As they usually don’t have to worry about pest invading the structure, the only worries are normal wear and tear, and corrosion. With aluminum you won’t have to worry about corrosion eating away the metal stability, but you might have to worry about the structural integrity of the corroded areas. To stop corrosion from taking hold of your docks surfaces, you can use a mix of water and baking soda to clean the affected areas with a wire brush or steel wool. If your aluminum dock happens to be on a salt water front you will want to pressure wash off the deck from time to time with fresh water to prevent salt corrosion.
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Plastic Dock Repairs
The new advent of plastic floating docks have recently flooded the market, and with good reason as they are mostly cheap alternatives to wooden or aluminum docks. They are quite a bit easier to maintain as the makers offer very good warranties for certain damage or parts. Unfortunately when it comes to damage, you will have to replace a whole section. Which admittedly is much cheaper then having to replace an entire wood dock, one board here and there is very easy to replace with wood. Good news is that plastic docks don’t really have to worry about being damaged very often (mostly storm based damage). They also offer a good amount of protection on their own from boat damage as the surface is very durable. The biggest point of damage with plastic docks comes from the hardware that is used. As metal is know to not have a great relationship with water, any problems you have will probably be because of these components.
