Researching Your Boat Dock Options

Have you been waiting for the right time to install a new boat dock?

Before beginning your design, you’re going to want to consider a few things about your future dock:

• Installation- DIY vs. Professional: Are you planning on installing the dock yourself or hiring a professional to install?  Adding multiple features to your dock can make DIY installation a little more difficult.   Be sure to take this into account when designing your boat dock.
• Demand: Make sure you know the demands of your space! Design your boat dock based on purpose, climate, and weather. It may be that a dock feature you love isn’t really suitable for your property or the main purpose of the dock.
• Features: Be well read when it comes to boat dock features so you can include everything you want! You’ll need to think about the type of dock (aluminum, wood, or vinyl), lighting, seating, slips, platforms, and more.  
• Future Use: Consider what’s in store for future use of your dock, not just what you’re using it for today. If you’re using quality boat dock parts in your design, the dock will be around for many years to come. Leave room for a growing family or expanding fleet in your plans.

Get More Dock Design Tips from Alumi-Span

Ready to start the new year with a new dock?

Alumi-Span Docks is your go-to manufacturer for boat dock designs. Whether you’re ready to start building or you have more questions, call (855) 523-2444 or submit a contact form here.

Fun can be Functional!

Do you dream of a fun, stylish dock for the spring?

If you’re thinking about a new dock design, consider implementing these two functional but stylish options:

• Flagpoles: a flagpole is a way to really make your dock stand out!  Proudly display your patriotism with the included American flag and easily add additional flags to meet your interests or other passions.  
• Corner Sections: tired of the kids leaping the gap where your dock turns, or need a good place to mount a ladder?  Corner sections are your answer! These create a cohesive blend from one area of your dock to the other and improve safety as well!

Check out Your Dock Design Options

Ready to transform your dock into an ideal outdoor living space? 

Alumi-Span Docks is your one-stop-shop for designing boat docks and acquiring materials. To get started, call 855-523-2444 or submit a contact form here.

Three Things to Help Transform Your Boat Dock

Do you feel like your dock looks a little plain? 

Here are three fun options to enhance your dock design:

• Dock lights: solar dock lights are a great way to ensure you’ll have safe boating experiences even at night. If you want to fish early in the morning or enjoy a sunset boat ride, having lights create ambiance and enhance safety. Solar lights for on top of posts or along pathways are great options. 
• Bumpers: bumpers work well to not only protect your boat from open corners or posts, but also to coordinate with other color schemes at your lake house.  Coming in four different colors, there are many options to create the look you want!
• Stairs and Ladders: stairs and ladders can create extra access points to the water anywhere along your dock!  If you have a dog who loves swimming, the stairs are a must have  for it to get on and off the dock with ease.  Creating a swim area for the kids?  Using a ladder allows an easy and safe way to get in and out of the water. Stairs are also much better for elderly folks to get in and out of the water. They come with a hand rail, but extra rails can be added!

Experiment with New Dock Designs

Ready to transform your dock into an ideal outdoor living space? 

Alumi-Span Docks is your one-stop-shop for designing boat docks and acquiring materials. To get started, call 855-523-2444 or submit a contact form here.

Save Money with Quality Materials

Do you know what your boat dock parts are made of?

Hot Dipped Galvanized vs Zinc Plated Bolts

Dock parts made with quality, intently chosen materials can save you money in the long run. They’re often also warrantied by the manufacturer.

Money: if you save a boat load with low-quality boat dock accessories today, you’ll pay for it later. Not only are these cheaper accessories likely to need replacing sooner, but it’s possible they could damage your other equipment or fail unexpectedly. Paying more upfront for quality accessories will save you money and headaches long-term.

Guarantee: Quality materials are more likely to be guaranteed or warrantied by the manufacturer. Part of what you pay for when you get quality materials is the guarantee! Not only is your product protected, but you’ll have peace of mind when you’re out using your dock, boat, and accessories.

Get Guaranteed Parts for Michigan Dock Installation

Alumi-Span uses high quality castings and extrusions in the applications where they work the best, and our alloys are specifically chosen for their intended purpose. We also use proper corrosion resistant fasteners for all applications. This means you can trust the safety and longevity of Alumi-Span parts.

Before you start on your Michigan dock installation, call (855) 523-2444 or submit a contact form here if you need help picking the best parts for the job!

Quality Parts Mean Safety and Durability

Injection Molded Plastic vs Extruded Vinyl

How do quality materials make a difference?

Quality boat dock materials mean quality parts for you to buy! Two of the biggest benefits that quality materials provide are safety and durability. 

Safety: top-quality accessories aren’t just made from great materials, they’re also more likely to go through rigorous safety testing and engineering. Lower quality materials aren’t automatically less safe, but are much less likely to have been tested because that’s an added cost. If you buy cheaper accessories, you could be putting yourself and others at risk.

Durability: low-quality, cheap materials aren’t going to last as long as the good stuff. That’s why durability ties in directly with money and cost. Investing in quality materials buys you something that lasts. You’re more than likely to get your money’s worth out of quality products that are durable and won’t need to be replaced for years.

Choose Safety when Installing Your Michigan Dock

Alumi-Span uses high quality castings and extrusions in the applications where they work the best, and our alloys are specifically chosen for their intended purpose. We also use proper corrosion resistant fasteners for all applications. This means you can trust the safety and longevity of Alumi-Span parts.

Before you start on your Michigan dock installation, call (855) 523-2444 or submit a contact form here if you need help picking the best parts for the job!

Enjoy the Water Without the Commute

Are you thinking about investing in a boat dock?

If your home is on a waterfront, installing a boat dock is one of the best ways to take advantage of the extra space! Whether you use a dock for boating, swimming, lounging, entertaining, or all of the above, a custom dock can bring the whole property together.

One of the biggest advantages of a waterfront property is that you can enjoy the water without commuting to another location. This is extra beneficial if you have a boat. Rather than towing your boat to a marina, backing it into the water, docking at whatever spot is available, and packing it all up again, you can enjoy your boat just by walking to your dock. Opting for a custom dock lets you build something that suites your boat’s needs as well.

Skip the Marina with Dock Installation in Michigan

Ready to take your waterfront property to the next level?

Alumi-Span Docks manufactures and sells all the materials you will need for custom dock installation in Michigan. Even if you don’t live in Michigan, Alumi-Span parts can be shipped to you anywhere in the United States. Call (855) 523-2444 or submit a contact form to get started!

Get the Most Out of Your Waterfront Property with a Boat Dock

Do you own waterfront property?

We love to customize the appearance of our homes, so why not do the same with boat docks? Investing in custom dock means that you can build it to look how you want it to look, rather than settling for something that was already there. This is especially important for those who own waterfront property and want to give it a cohesive appearance. A custom boat dock can be a beautiful compliment to your waterfront home, which not only makes it more enjoyable, but also raises the property value.

There are many different looks that you can create with Alumi-Span Docks. Take a look at our dock sections to see your different style options.

Install Your Michigan Dock this Fall!

Ready to take your waterfront property to the next level?

Alumi-Span Docks manufactures and sells all the materials you will need for custom dock installation in Michigan. Even if you don’t live in Michigan, Alumi-Span parts can be shipped to you anywhere in the United States. Call (855) 523-2444 or submit a contact form to get started!