Aluminum Floating Dock FAQs
Once I place an order for a dock, how long will it take to be delivered?
All of our docks are built to order and our lead time varies depending on when you place your order - if you order in the off-season, it could be as short as 3-4 weeks. If you order between March and July, it'll be longer. The best thing to do is call for an ETA. COVID-19 UPDATE: Our lead times have been impacted by COVID-19. Please call to get an estimated ship date before placing your order.
Can I have an Aluminum Framed Floating dock shipped to my house?
Yes, residential delivery is available at an additional charge. The docks ship on large, heavy pallets, so a tractor or forklift is needed to unload them.
What walkway lengths are available on the Aluminum Docks?
We offer two walkway lengths for the aluminum docks. A (10') walkway works well if you have a constant water level on your pond, or a (20') walkway if you have a water fluctuation level of 4' or less. We don't offer a longer walkway than (20') on the Aluminum Docks.
How are the Aluminum Framed Floating Docks anchored?
The sectional aluminum docks are designed to be self-installed using a 10' steel base anchored with 4 steel stakes. In extreme circumstances, you can relocate the base.
What is the decking made of?
For our floating docks, we use a composite decking material called TimberTech. We’ve chosen TimberTech because it is one of the densest decking products on the market, as you can see from the chart below.
| Brand | Modulus of Elasticity (Strength in PSI) |
Plastic Composition |
Wood Composition |
| TimberTech | 542,200 | Recycled High- density polymers |
Mostly cabinet-grade maple with fasteners removed |
| Fiberon/Veranda (HomeDepot) |
477,000 | Recycled High- density polymers |
80% softwood with hardwood as recycled, #3 grade, oak shipping pallets with fasteners |
| Trex | 175,000 | Recycled bags & bottles |
Recycled, #3 grade, oak shipping pallets with fasteners |
| MoistureShield/ Choice Deck (Lowe's) |
100,000 | Recycled bags & bottles |
Recycled, #3 grade, oak shipping pallets with fasteners |
| Tamko EverGrain | 53,000 | Recycled bags & bottles |
Recycled, #3 grade, oak shipping pallets with fasteners |
Does the decking come in different colors?
All docks come standard with Coconut Husk colored TimberTech decking. Sea Salt Gray is available at no additional charge. Other color options may be available for an additional charge. Lead time may vary for colors other than the Coconut Husk. Please call for more options.
Coconut Husk (Standard)
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Sea Salt Gray
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Can I get an awning on an aluminum framed floating dock?
Awnings are not available on any of the aluminum docks. The powder coated dock table with umbrella is a popular add-on to provide some shade. If you really want an awning, check out our floating steel framed docks.
Can I get railings on my Aluminum Framed Floating Dock?
Yes. For an additional fee you can add a 32" high aluminum, powder coated rail anywhere you want on any of the aluminum docks and walkways.