Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Guide to Choosing the Right Dock Design

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Are you daydreaming about the perfect dock design for your home or vacation home?

Budget is a critical factor to consider when planning your dock. The design, materials, and size of your dock will all affect the bottom line, but so will maintenance. 

High-quality materials will perform better overall and typically have lower maintenance needs. If your budget has a hard limit, you may need to compromise on size or design to get the best quality dock within your budget.

If you’re planning a dock, Alumi-Span can help you make the choices to fit your lifestyle and budget. We’ve been a name you can trust since 1956. Some of our docks are still in use after over 50 years! 

Visit our website to learn more about the factors that should influence your dock design choice, and that definitely affect your budget.


Friday, November 4, 2022

Bring Your Dream Dock Design to Life

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Are you dreaming about summer fun on your new boat dock?

Building a new dock is exciting! You’re probably already looking forward to swimming, boating, or entertaining on your dream dock. If you’ve thought about it for a long time, you may already have design ideas, but there are some important factors to consider before you put your bank account behind your dream dock design

  • Purpose
  • Location
  • Type
  • Materials
  • Budget 

Visit our website to learn more about how to choose the best dock design for your dream dock!


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