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What are Piling Caps and Why Do You Need Them?

Dock pilings are one of the most important components of successful dock construction. Pilings are large poles that are driven into the ground below a body of water and are intended to stabilize the structure of a dock, providing a sturdy and durable foundation that can withstand exposure to water. Piling caps are a necessary component of any dock piling. These helpful tools serve a number of purposes, including making your dock look good - and helping to keep it that [...]

What are Piling Caps and Why Do You Need Them?2023-01-31T17:36:55+00:00

What You Should Know About Dock Pilings

Pilings are one of the most important parts of any marine construction project. Pilings are used to stabilize structures, such as docks, seawalls, and more. Dock pilings provide a foundation for docks/boats and to protect a dock from damage.   Before you undergo your next dock construction project, here are a few things to know about dock pilings. What is a Dock Piling? A dock piling is a post that is installed into the ground in order to provide added stability for [...]

What You Should Know About Dock Pilings2023-01-31T17:20:23+00:00

5 Tips for a Successful Boat Lift Installation

Investing in a proper boat lift is one of the best ways to keep your boat protected when it is not in use. From offering secure storage to reducing the chances of damage, boat lifts are important in keeping your boat safe. There are numerous factors that go into the installation of a boat lift. If you are considering this option to keep your boat safe and protected, keep reading to learn 5 tips for a successful boat lift installation, from [...]

5 Tips for a Successful Boat Lift Installation2022-12-29T16:51:32+00:00

3 Services a Marine Contractor Does For You

Undergoing a dock building or renovation project? Hiring the help of a good marine contractor is one of the most important parts of ensuring that a marine construction or engineering project is completed as efficiently as possible. Marine contractors have many duties and responsibilities when it comes to building or renovating a marine dock; ultimately, a good marine contractor can take a project and bring it to life.  Planning an upcoming marine construction project and need some help? Here are a [...]

3 Services a Marine Contractor Does For You2022-12-29T16:49:12+00:00

How To Get Your Own Florida Dock Permit

Before building or undergoing construction on a dock in the Florida Keys, it is necessary to obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A DEP permit is necessary for regulating any work in, or over the water. In other words, all marine construction projects including the installation or renovation of a dock require a DEP permit.  Anybody can get a DEP permit, and doing so is fairly simple, as long as you abide by all rules and follow [...]

How To Get Your Own Florida Dock Permit2022-12-07T15:05:21+00:00

6 Tips to Help Prevent Future Dock Repair Needs

Keeping up with dock maintenance is the key to preventing future issues, saving yourself time and money. Different types of docks have different needs. The two most common types of docks are made from timber and concrete. Both types of docks require different types of maintenance in order to prevent dock repair in the future.  Timber docks are one of the most common types of docks in regions like the Florida Keys. Docks made from this material are cost effective and [...]

6 Tips to Help Prevent Future Dock Repair Needs2022-12-07T14:56:35+00:00

Do You Need Permits For a Floating Dock?

When it comes to marine construction projects and permits, one of the most common misconceptions among many people is that you do not need a permit for a floating dock. Many people believe that a special permit is not necessary for this type of dock as it is not connected to the shore or the ground, however, this is not true. In fact, floating docks have the most strict regulations. Why Do You Need Permits for a Floating Dock? While floating [...]

Do You Need Permits For a Floating Dock?2022-10-26T18:29:29+00:00

3 Tips for Getting Your Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permits Done Fast

When it comes to marine construction, in the state of Florida, obtaining proper permits in a timely manner can be difficult. For projects such as building docks, repairing or installing seawalls, or adding a layer of riprap, Environmental Protection permits are necessary in order to ensure that your project does not interfere with or risk harming water levels or aquatic life. If you are undergoing a marine construction project, here are 3 tips for obtaining your Florida department of environmental protection [...]

3 Tips for Getting Your Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permits Done Fast2022-10-26T18:18:05+00:00

2 Projects That Require a Bathymetric Survey

The state of Florida enforces strict guidelines regarding the minimum depth of water for a shoreline or underwater construction project. To determine the depth of water in a given area, a bathymetric survey can be used. What is a Bathymetric Survey? A bathymetric survey uses an underwater topographic map to determine the depth of water in a particular area. Surveys evaluate the average low tide depths for an area, combine it with the elevation of the sea bottom, and find the [...]

2 Projects That Require a Bathymetric Survey2022-09-29T14:42:30+00:00

Why It’s Important To Keep Up With Your Shoreline Armoring

Coastal erosion, or the loss of shoreline sediment, can be a major threat to coastal properties as it can reshape a shoreline over time and take your valuable land. One solution to coastal erosion is shoreline armoring, which holds back the sea to prevent the loss of sediment and to protect coastal infrastructure. What is Shoreline Armoring? Shoreline armoring (also called shoreline hardening) is the practice of using physical structures to protect shorelines from coastal erosion over time. While there are [...]

Why It’s Important To Keep Up With Your Shoreline Armoring2022-09-29T14:25:46+00:00
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