Floats Under the Ramp
Many dock builders put a float
under the ramp. Instead of a
float, we recommend thicker
floats under the tie section (24”).
This is more practical and less
expensive. Also, floats under
ramps do not work as well when
the lake is a low pool.
Many dock builders put a float
under the ramp. Instead of a
float, we recommend thicker
floats under the tie section (24”).
This is more practical and less
expensive. Also, floats under
ramps do not work as well when
the lake is a low pool.
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General information about docks...
Steel Structure
We build a 12” high sub-
structure all welded with three
1” x 1” x 1/8” angles diagonally
in every 4’ section. Rail angles
are 2” x 2” x 3/16”
continuously. The complete
dock is welded into one piece.
We build a 12” high sub-
structure all welded with three
1” x 1” x 1/8” angles diagonally
in every 4’ section. Rail angles
are 2” x 2” x 3/16”
continuously. The complete
dock is welded into one piece.
Roofing
We use 26 Ga. Sheeting over 14
Ga. Galvanized “Z” purlins. We
provide a nice range of roof
colors. We recommend a light-
colored roof as it will not fade as
quickly or dramatically as a
darker-colored roof will.
We use 26 Ga. Sheeting over 14
Ga. Galvanized “Z” purlins. We
provide a nice range of roof
colors. We recommend a light-
colored roof as it will not fade as
quickly or dramatically as a
darker-colored roof will.
Trim
Our trim is priced separately,
as everyone's wants and needs
are different. In most cases we
recommend 3 foot post
bumpers on all posts that the
boat can touch, and vinyl
around the entire dock, except
for the side by the shore.
Our trim is priced separately,
as everyone's wants and needs
are different. In most cases we
recommend 3 foot post
bumpers on all posts that the
boat can touch, and vinyl
around the entire dock, except
for the side by the shore.
Lockers
steel locker with an all-metal
door. It is built on its own
structure which is added to the
dock instead of built on top of
the dock. This looks much nicer
and allows for more walking room.
steel locker with an all-metal
door. It is built on its own
structure which is added to the
dock instead of built on top of
the dock. This looks much nicer
and allows for more walking room.
De-Icers
We recommend that you keep
your dock de-iced because
when the lake level drops and
freezes, it will pull the dock
away from the shore, thus
causing damage. On two well
docks, we recommend two 1/3
HP Deck Mount De-Icers as
opposed to one large de-icer.
We recommend that you keep
your dock de-iced because
when the lake level drops and
freezes, it will pull the dock
away from the shore, thus
causing damage. On two well
docks, we recommend two 1/3
HP Deck Mount De-Icers as
opposed to one large de-icer.
Winter Draw Down
Ameren Union Electric Co. is
licensed to draw the lake down to
650 feet elevation under normal
conditions. It is customary for the
lake to reach approximately 653’
elevation during February and
March. In most cases it is safer to
let the dock set on the bottom as
opposed to moving it out. As it is
moved out the dock is more
vulnerable to high winds. Usually
when the lake comes back up it
does so within a few days. Many
times the water comes over the
ramp before anyone can get it put
back to its original position.
Ameren Union Electric Co. is
licensed to draw the lake down to
650 feet elevation under normal
conditions. It is customary for the
lake to reach approximately 653’
elevation during February and
March. In most cases it is safer to
let the dock set on the bottom as
opposed to moving it out. As it is
moved out the dock is more
vulnerable to high winds. Usually
when the lake comes back up it
does so within a few days. Many
times the water comes over the
ramp before anyone can get it put
back to its original position.
Floatation
We use encapsulated floatation
with the best fastening system.
We believe this is the best on the
market. It also has the best
fastening system. We use 4’ x 6’ x
20”, 4’ x 8’ x 20” and also 24”
floats on the tie-section.
We use encapsulated floatation
with the best fastening system.
We believe this is the best on the
market. It also has the best
fastening system. We use 4’ x 6’ x
20”, 4’ x 8’ x 20” and also 24”
floats on the tie-section.
Lifts
We are an Econo-Lift dealer. This
is the least expensive “good” lift
you can buy. It will lift more per
rating than other lifts. We also
offer Poly Lift. Tip: When you
remove your boat from the lift
(any lift), raise the lift back up,
but do not raise the dock out of
the water.
We are an Econo-Lift dealer. This
is the least expensive “good” lift
you can buy. It will lift more per
rating than other lifts. We also
offer Poly Lift. Tip: When you
remove your boat from the lift
(any lift), raise the lift back up,
but do not raise the dock out of
the water.
Decking
We use a 2’ x 2’ steel
reinforced square concrete
decking. Other types of
decking are used upon
request. Thicker flotation is
used to compensate for the
extra weight. We highly
recommend concrete,
especially in rough water.
We use a 2’ x 2’ steel
reinforced square concrete
decking. Other types of
decking are used upon
request. Thicker flotation is
used to compensate for the
extra weight. We highly
recommend concrete,
especially in rough water.
| Quality Steel Docks at a Fair Price |
| Quality Steel Docks at a Fair Price |
Paint or Galvanized
Your Choice
We offer a primed and painted dock
that is painted light grey. Other
colors available upon request. A
painted dock will need to be
touched up occasionally, and
repainted every 10 to 12 years.
Galvanized docks never need to be
re-galvanized and will last the life
of the dock.
Your Choice
We offer a primed and painted dock
that is painted light grey. Other
colors available upon request. A
painted dock will need to be
touched up occasionally, and
repainted every 10 to 12 years.
Galvanized docks never need to be
re-galvanized and will last the life
of the dock.
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