As marine structure specialists we spend a good deal of our time installing and repairing docks and seawalls. Because we are dedicated to keeping those docks and decks safe and the property-protecting seawalls standing firm, we are also focused on educating anyone who lives along a coastline. We are therefore in the habit of sharing …
There’s nothing like a handcrafted, pressure-treated wood dock. They’re classic. Wood docks integrate into the landscape beautifully and natural aging adds to their patina. Carefully maintained and inspected, these can enjoy some serious longevity. (If they are installed right the first time with stainless steel screws and marine-grade lumber!) If you are planning on repairing …
Whether you are living along Florida’s shoreline or enjoy vistas of one of its crystal clear lakes, you already know what you need to do to maintain your dock. Keeping it safe, looking good, and extending its lifetime are the responsibilities of us “coastliners”. The initial dock construction however, really has everything to do with …
If your decorating budget is limitless, you are probably having a professional decorator dress your home and boat dock for the holidays. However, if the seasonal embellishment of your property rests solely on your shoulders, making your outdoors festive is easy . The only real caveats concern safety: Make sure all lighting and/or décor is …
If you have the good fortune of living on the water, you want to enjoy every scenic aspect. By bringing the “inside, out” your backyard design can reflect an extension of your home with an outdoor kitchen, dining table, umbrella, and perhaps a hammock or two! Whether or not you own a boat, your boat …
Simplicity is beauty – whether you are building a wood dock in Florida, or maintaining one. Although they require a bit more care, many owners of waterfront homes prefer this traditional material to composite decking or extruded PVC. Because wood docks absorb the beautiful Florida sun, they present a gentle tactile, nice to walk on. …
Our waters and climate lend themselves to a variety of options for seawall construction in Florida. Although seawalls support the function of protecting your waterfront home from the shoreline, it doesn’t mean they need to be unsightly, or industrial looking. Also known as bulkheads or retaining walls, the use of vinyl sheet piling offers an …
Squeaky wheels get the grease. That’s as true in life as it is in boating. So what happens to the structures we take for granted? Like boat docks? We walk across them, our boats bob alongside them, but they can easily go ignored – until it’s too late. Or at least very expensive to repair. …
Seawalls are the demarcation between the water and your property. They are subjected to changing tides and in some areas, salt water — this powerful combination is the source of erosion. It is therefore not a matter of “if” but “when” in regard to their integrity. In addition to constructing new seawalls, Gibson Marine conducts …
Loving life at the water’s edge? There’s nothing better. Whether you’ve just moved into your first waterfront home or are exploring a possible update to your boat dock’s construction, you’ll find there are options to suit every design taste and functionality. Besides the array of dock accessories like child safety fences and hazard prevention power …