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.

Summer Boating Party Ideas

Spring is finally here in the Midwest, and while Mother Nature might still have a few surprises in store, it’s never too early to start thinking about summer parties on the lake!

Imagine a perfect summer day: blue skies, warm sunshine, and all your friends and family having fun. If that sounds like the day you’ve been waiting for all winter, we have some great ideas to make sure everyone at your party talks about it for days afterwards!

Many of these ideas don’t require actually being out on the lake, but rather using your boat as an extension of your outdoor living space. Boaters frequently miss opportunities to use their boats and pontoons for more than being out on the water!

1. Host a movie night. This idea is great especially for groups with kids. You can customize your viewing experience for however many people are involved – watch on a laptop with a large screen for smaller crowds, or try a projector that attaches to your phone or laptop for a larger group. A simple option for a screen is using a white bed sheet. Load up your boat with snacks, and you’re all set for a movie night!
2. Weekend cruise. Take your family and friends out for a spin and entice them to come along with the promise of a meal on board. You could do brunch, lunch, or dinner. Keep it simple: no messy meals. Finger foods are best.
3. 4th of July fireworks show. Do you live on a lake or in a community that hosts a waterfront fireworks display? Do you want to light off some of your own? These are all great options for a holiday party. Remember, safety first! If you’re lighting your own fireworks, don’t hold them in your hand. Launch fireworks away from the boat and towards open water. Be courteous of other boaters! If you’re attending a fireworks display on the water, follow nighttime navigation rules and make sure you have proper safety lights and equipment.

Looking for dock accessories to make your night on the water or on the dock more enjoyable?

Alumi-Span is your one-stop shop for everything you need from your dock including furniture, solar lights, and ladders. We also have everything you need to keep your dock safe for all your guests, like bumpers and corner pieces so there are no sharp edges to your dock.

For more information or to talk to one of our boating experts, give us a call or visit our website today! We’d love to help you bring one of these party ideas to life!