DOCK CONSTRUCTION
Stationary Docks are supported by wood pilings which are pressure
treated to 2.5% CCA for saltwater submersion. The pilings may be
bolted outside the 2" x 8" dock frame and used to "bumper" the boat,
or bolted inside the frame underneath the decking.
ELEVATION
Standard dock elevation is level with the seawall/shoreline, or
you can specify one step above or below (9") prior to construction.
You may choose to design your dock with a lower landing accessed
with a single box step to make loading and boarding easier. Most
lower landings are piling supported, but a narrow landing up to
2.5' wide can be cantilevered off the existing pilings.
FASTENERS
Galvanized nails are standard. We recommend stainless nails to
attach decking, rails and benches. Screws are available upon request.
DECKING
We suggest Tropical
UltraWood as the best choice for wood decking. It is a superior
grade pressure treated Southern Pine board which has been injected
with a water repellant sealer under high pressure and reduces water
absorption, cracking and splitting. Standard grade CCA pressure
treated wood, wood composite and recycled plastic mix, or virgin
quality vinyl are also available.
RAILS
You may select our standard Gulfside Docks style railing which
features a horizontal rail construction, or the optional vertical
style baluster railing. Custom wood designs and plastic rails are
quoted upon request.
BENCHES
Gulfside Docks offers two standard bench designs. The Pinellas
County style bench features a closely spaced back and seat design
supported by vertical front legs. The Pasco/Hernando style features
open spaced construction on the seat back and bottom, and is supported
by a diagonal brace. Benches can be modified upon request, or custom
styles quoted, prior to construction.
OPTIONAL FENDER BOARDS AND CROSS BRACES
Fender boards and cross braces are built of rough cut 2.5% CCA
saltwater retention lumber. Fender boards are nailed vertically
to the frame from the bottom to 3-4 feet above the decking to use
as boat bumpers. Cross braces may be added onto pilings in an "X"
formation to provide extra stability.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories such as cleats, rub rail, swim ladders, fish tables,
dock boxes, piling cones, rope, acrylic stain, etc. are available.
If you have something special in mind, we'll be happy to source it out
and provide a quote
|
Boat Lifts
and Flotation
