The severe winters in Canada can wreak havoc on wooden docks, mainly if the pier is permanent and cannot be removed from the water during winter. This is especially true for permanent ports that cannot be removed from the water during winter.
In addition to performing routine maintenance, this presents an opportunity to consider ways to improve your dock during the current year. By doing so, you can reduce the number of repairs required in the years to come and increase the amount of pleasure you get from using the dock. It is also possible that now is the right time to lengthen or broaden your current port and add interesting new features and accessories.
Let’s take a look at some new dock ideas for your waterside cottage
Add some railings
Installing a railing on your dock makes it much safer for children and those who are not very coordinated. You might also decide to install a dock railing if you like how it looks more than anything else.
You can have docking made in wood, wood composite, aluminum, steel, and steel cable.
It is simple to construct your dock exactly how you want it because there is a wide variety of materials to pick.
Install some cleats
Installing dock cleats is something you need to do if you are considering purchasing a boat. Depending on your preference, you can secure your watercraft to the dock with one of these devices, which may be fabricated from metal, wood, or plastic. What you want to utilize the cleat for will determine the style of the cleat that you choose. For example, a sturdy cleat made of galvanized steel will be necessary for a large fishing boat, while an aluminum cleat should be sufficient for a smaller boat.
Lighting
Dock lighting is another crucial adjustment that can significantly improve safety. Of course, you want enough light to see, but you also do not want it to be so bright that it keeps your neighbors up at night.
If you want to achieve that picture-perfect ambiance, you will want to steer clear of towering, bright lights that cast their light straight onto your dock. I
Outdoor showers
After swimming in any body of water, it is essential to thoroughly rinse your skin to remove any bacteria and grime you have picked up on your swim. Putting an outdoor shower on your dock can reach this goal quickly and easily. They are inexpensive, attractive, and do not take up a lot of room.
Ladders or steps
If you want to use your dock for swimming, you need to put in a ladder to get in and out of the water. You could also put steps that lead right into the water to make it even easier to get there.
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