How Top-Quality Boat Dock Accessories Keep You Safer

Wondering what difference quality dock accessories make to dock safety?

Want to know how you can make your dock safer with top-quality accessories?

Not sure if quality accessories are worth the investment?

Some dock accessories are just for fun. But most of these products are crucial to keeping you and your family safer when enjoying the dock or boat. That’s one of the reasons why it’s so important to use top-quality accessories instead of DIY solutions or cheaper alternatives.

When you invest in quality dock accessories, you get products that are made with higher quality and more durable materials, are more likely to be tested by the manufacturer, and are less likely to unexpectedly fail. All that adds up not only to a superior product, but a product with that keeps you safer!

Check out these examples of just how important quality accessories are for safety on your dock:

1. Corner pieces provide more room for people to walk on narrower sections of your dock. They also discourage you from jumping corners which can lead to dangerous falls. You want your corner pieces to stand up to the challenge. 
2. Stairs help you maneuver the path to and from your deck more safely. This is particularly important for anyone less steady on their feet like young kids and seniors. To avoid accidents, make sure you’re going for quality here. 
3. Ladders make water play at the dock easy and fun, but they’re also important for safety. If someone is struggling in the water, a ladder provides access to relief or can help you get to them faster. A ladder that serves you year and after year is well worth the cost. 
4. Lights improve the usability of your dock by making is safer after dark and at dawn or dusk. It’s not hard to see how dangerous it could be if this accessory fails. 
5. Bumpers protect your dock, boat, and passengers whenever you pull in and out of the slip. Quality accessories help keep all these precious things safe and ready for the next adventure. 

Find top-quality dock accessories at Alumi-Span

At Alumi-Span, we know that safety must always be a priority when it comes your dock and accessories. That’s why we have always offered top-quality accessories carefully selected to be convenient, functional, durable, and made from U.S. materials.

To learn more about the dock accessories we offer at Alumi-Span, give us a call today. We are ready to deck out your dock with the best!

Add a Party Deck or Platform to Your Dock

Do you host parties on the lake?

Are you looking to expand your dock?

Why not build a party deck or platform?

At Alumi-Span, we’re the experts! We can build a customized dock to fit your every need! Love to have parties? Alumi-Span is party central to ensure your dock pleases everyone at your lake house retreat this summer!

Building a party deck or dock platform on your dock can add valuable lake frontage to your home. From a small sitting area to space for 20 people this can be a very easy and painless process.

Looking for more?

Custom boat docks have so much to offer and can be an incredibly rewarding investment! If you’re looking for help making your custom boat dock dream a reality, give us a call today! We’re happy to take you step-by-step through the entire design and building process, or guide you in the right direction with a new dock design.

Add a Party Deck to Your Dock for Added Fun!

Do you host parties on the lake?

Are you looking to expand your dock?

Considering a party deck?

Come to Alumi-Span for all your dock design needs!

Having a truss is the easiest way to make a platform. Our trusses can be adjusted without disassembling the platform. There’s a side adjustment for the outside sections and a middle adjustment for the middle sections. The adjustments are both made from the upper part of the post so you can do it without removing the sections. The trusses are lightweight aluminum and will stand up on their own allowing the deck to be easily and quickly installed.   

Looking for more? 

If you need more information on expanding your dock or dock design, schedule an appointment! Our experts are ready to help you. At Alumi-Span, we’ve been in the business of making boat docks for over 50 years, and have the expertise you need. 

To talk to a dock specialist today, give us a call!

Utilize Every Spare Inch of Your Boat Dock with Accessories for Storage

Custom boat docks have so much to offer and can be an incredibly rewarding investment! If you also design your dock with storage in mind, you can get use out of it even when you’re not on the water.

If you’re looking for help making your custom boat dock dream a reality, give us a call today! We’re happy to take you step-by-step through the entire design and building process, or guide you in the right direction to quality dock accessories.

To find out more about how your dock can be a great place for outdoor parties and how you can find helpful storage solutions, contact us today!

Storage Solutions Using Dock Accessories

Do you have a boat dock but have trouble storing all your dock accessories?

Do you want to host summer parties utilizing your dock but worry it looks too cluttered?

Are you looking for a convenient place to store your gear? 

 

 

Dock storage can be easily overlooked as you build and install your dock. Many people store all their gear and accessories in a garage or shed, but how many trips to the shed and back to the dock will you have to make? 

 

Spend more time with your family and friends at your outdoor events this summer and invest in some outdoor dock accessories to help with storage! Check out our website for the full rundown. 

How Boat Dock Materials Have a Major Effect on Price

Trying to decide on materials for your new boat dock?

Is price a top concern with the design of your boat dock?

Want to know the truth about boat dock materials and price?

Constructing a new boat dock at your waterfront property is a significant investment, so you should make sure you’re spending your money wisely. That means making an economical choice when it comes to boat dock materials. But we’re not suggesting you just go with the lowest price tag! Smart shoppers know you have to consider the cost over the lifetime of you dock to know the true price of your materials.

So let’s break things down and compare two options in boat dock materials: wood and aluminum.

Short-Term Costs

Initially, wood will offer a lower price point for new dock installation compared to aluminum boat docks. With wood, you can also opt to save even more money by going with steel pipe piling rather than wood.

Maintenance Costs

Here’s where aluminum docks start to make a comeback! Wood docks require maintenance and chemical treatment to continue to last and look great; that costs money.  Aluminum docks are far more durable and require very little maintenance; that saves money! And for a bonus, the coating that protects aluminum docks is naturally occurring, so it doesn’t need to be re-applied and is completely safe for your waterway’s ecosystem. 

Long-Term Costs

Aside from regular yearly maintenance, owners of wood docks will likely incur other costs related to replacing sections and pieces that corrode, wear, rot, break, etc. And after a period of around 10-15 years, you’re looking at total replacement. Aluminum dock owners don’t have the same issues because of the durability of the material and the longer lifespan. In this category, aluminum docks are a clear winner once again.

Which is right for you: wood or aluminum docks?

Now that you understand the effect material has on the cost of your dock today and tomorrow, you can decide what’s best for you. Weigh other factors like design, size, and how you use the dock. No matter what material you go for, Alumi-Span has the experience, products, and services to help you get the job done. Call today to talk about options for aluminum boat docks at your waterfront property.

What Affects the Price of Your Boat Dock?

Crunching numbers on the cost of a new boat dock?

Trying to decide the best way to spend your boat dock budget?

Want to know what has the biggest effect on boat dock prices?

For most waterfront property owners, a boat dock is a necessary investment. It can have a huge impact on your ability to enjoy your property and on your property value. For those on a budget, you’ll want to know how to maximize your money and what elements are going to be the most expensive. Cue our list of the three major factors that affect boat dock prices.

1. Materials: A material like wood saves you some money upfront, but may cost you more long-term, especially since it won’t last as long. Aluminum boat docks cost more at installation but save you in maintenance and replacement. You need to consider your decking materials, piling, nuts and bolts, and anything else you’ll be adding on.
2. Size: This one’s kind of a no-brainer: the bigger the dock, the bigger the cost. But you can also use this factor to change the scale of the project if you want to spend more on other features.
3. Design: You have a number of design elements to consider. First and foremost, you have to determine the function your dock will have before you can make the best design decisions. If you have only small watercraft, a floating dock might serve you well. On the other hand, if you have a pretty heavy duty boat on a large body of water, you need a fixed dock that can handle and protect your boat!

Trust Alumi-Span with all your boat dock needs!

Think about the factors that have the biggest impact on the price of your boat dock so you can be confident that you’re spending your money wisely. And when you’re ready to start making some decisions, give us a call! At Alumi-Span, we can help you get the features you need for aluminum boat docks at a price that works for you. Let us help you take the first steps toward the boat dock of your dreams today.