Liberty Docks Floating Dock Structure

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The Team at Liberty Dock is proud of our floating dock structure frame we offer our customers. Proudly manufactured at our shop in Shell Knob, Missouri.

The foundation for a good floating dock is the structure. We make all of our structure out of Hot-Dipped Galvanized components. We do not weld on any of the components after the structure has come back from the galvanizer.

Hot-Dipped Galvanizing is a process that results in a metallurgical bond between zinc and steel with a series of distinct iron-zinc alloys. This is done by passing the steel through a molten bath of zinc at a temperature of around 860 degrees fahrenheit. Galvanized steel is widely used in applications where rust resistance is needed.

A lot of dock builders still to this day will "paint" the metal as a form of rust protection. While this may be a little cheaper at the time of purchase studies show that the maintenance required of a painted dock versus a galvanized dock, costs more in the long run. Please click on the following links for more information on Galvanizing Versus Painting.

Hot Dip Galvanizing Versus Painting

Hot Dip Galvanizing Versus Painting Part 2

A new piece galvanized steel has a look similar to this picture. This speckling is often referred to as spangle.

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The coating of zinc after time has an "aged" look similar to this picture - this change in the appearance has no affect on the superior protection that hot-dipped galvanizing offers against rust and corrosion.

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Our structure meets or exceeds the minimum construction and maintenance requirements for private and public floating structures. Our frames come in choices of Heavy Duty or Super Heavy Duty. The difference between the two is the width and thickness of the steel to make each piece of structure. We have the ability to make the dock that you need for the environment in which the dock will be located.

Fully welded structure made from 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 3/16” angle iron, hot-dip galvanized after fabrication. 2-1/2” x 11 gauge square tubing roof columns- Pre Galv or Hot-dipped Galvanized (2-1/2 x 14ga also available and 2 x 2 x 11ga) 1 ½” square x 12 gauge tube hand and guard rail (angle handrail available) Overhead Bracing Wind Bracing Options for Marinas and other applications with eve heights over 14'.

Underwater Bracing (several styles for all types of situations) Heavy duty 14 gauge “Z” purlins. 26 gauge galvalume roof panels, ridge cap and Gable Trim. 4 decking options available: concrete, composite, treated lumber, and aluminum. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers approved encapsulated flotation.

Ask about our Heavy Duty Structure made out of 2x2x3/16 or 2x2x1/4 angle. Also ask about our 24ga Roof Panel Option with 24ga Gable Trim.

Each customer will receive prelimniary drawings of their dock. This helps us to make sure we understand what you would like and to make any changes prior to construction. Customers who are on Corp of Engineer Lakes or whom require PE Stamped prints, will receive the final rendition of the dock with the PE Stamp.

From initial drawings to the final product, you can rest assured that every detail will be handled in a professional matter. Every staff member is qualified to quide you through the process of designing, manufacturing and installing your new Liberty Dock.

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