Dock woes - need to replace - Wood or Aluminum? Which is better/more cost effective?

IslandRadio · 08-06-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by luvmypups

Have you ever considered doing a trex composite dock??? We have trex decking and we love it. Lasts a lot longer than wood

Thanks ! I have wondered how trex would hold up in a wet environment - with the UV beating down on it all day. How long has your trex decking been on your dock? What is the dock frame made from?

Thanks and Regards,

Steve

ishoot308 · 08-06-2010, 01:31 PM

If I was going to use composite decking I would use Latitudes Marine Composite Decking. http://www.ufpi.com/product/latitude...ing/marine.htm

I have their standard (non marine) decking at my camp and it is extremely durable. I have a couple pieces I have submerged under water (used as a shim) for over a year now and no issues of swelling or anything at all. Harvey Industries in Manchester sells it. I am very impressed with it.

If I was going to use wood, I would use Ipe only. This stuff is like iron!!

FWIW;

Dan

codeman671 · 08-09-2010, 04:32 PM

Our dock is a crib dock with Rhinodeck. So far after 5 seasons we have had no issues with it.

08-06-2010, 01:31 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,536 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	Latitudes or Ipe If I was going to use composite decking I would use Latitudes Marine Composite Decking. http://www.ufpi.com/product/latitude...ing/marine.htm I have their standard (non marine) decking at my camp and it is extremely durable. I have a couple pieces I have submerged under water (used as a shim) for over a year now and no issues of swelling or anything at all. Harvey Industries in Manchester sells it. I am very impressed with it. If I was going to use wood, I would use Ipe only. This stuff is like iron!! FWIW; Dan

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08-09-2010, 04:32 PM	#3
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,604 Thanks: 223 Thanked 856 Times in 519 Posts	Our dock is a crib dock with Rhinodeck. So far after 5 seasons we have had no issues with it.