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Specifications for Floating Piers

Framework
We use heavy-duty angle iron frame, welded, placed in an acid bath, then dipped into a hot galvanized mixture of zinc and nickel. This mixture fuses to the metal forming a long-lasting and durable coating known as "hot dipped galvanized". This process ensures the frame will be maintenance free for many years. This structure is designed to span distances up to 20 feet with minimum sag or sway. When the dock is installed properly, the framework does not touch the water except when the water level is extremely high. (Frames are also available in stainless steel and aluminum)

Floats
are made of encapsulated styrofoam. The sytrofoam is injected into a heavy-duty, high-density, UV resistant, polyethylene covering making it long lasting, weather proof, and varmint proof. Floats are attached to the frame with galvanized bolts.

Flooring
is made of 2x8 .40 cca pressure treated lumber attached with stainless steel screws.

Anchors
galvanized pipe is driven into the ground at the shore and on each side of deck (weight anchors and cable-to-shore anchors can also be used).

Buoyancy
each cubic foot of float supports 50 pounds. For example, a pier with one 4'x 20' walkway and a 10'x12' deck made with four 4'x6' floats would support 5,600 lbs. less 600 lbs., the approximate weight of the pier. The total net weight capacity would be 5,000 lbs.