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Monthly Installation Profile: April 2018

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As the snow started to melt this spring, business started to heat up! In preparation for the upcoming boating season, many customers were in the hunt for a new dock. After working with our skilled design team to create a dock that happily satisfied all the customer’s needs, it was time to put the new baby in the water!

Looking back onto the month of April, there were many exciting projects that were installed. While the weather was all over the place (Going from rain to snow to sunny and back in a week!), we committed to ensuring the customers were completely satisfied with the installation process. Here at Deaton’s Waterfront Services, we love working with customers to create the dock envisioned inside their mind and bring it to real life. Installing new docks and launches on lakes, reservoirs, and other bodies of water is our passion. We look at each installation as a work of art, and we are proud to create the masterpiece!

Jacobson Park Addition

Last July, Jacobson Park in Louisville, Kentucky decided they needed a new dock for their paddle-boats. As showcased in our top projects of 2017,  a new EZ Dock was installed with great success. The park loved it so much, they decided to add a ADA compliant kayak launch onto the dock made possible by the modularity of EZ Dock. With the new kayak launch, kayakers of all mobility are easily able to get in and out of a kayak without even touching the water!

NaCoMe EZ Dock Installation

In early April, NaCoMe Camp & Retreat Center in Pleasantville, Tennessee decided to add an EZ Dock system complete with a slide! Slides are a rarity at Deaton’s Waterfront Services, but the campers are sure to enjoy the waterfront fun this summer! The system is compact and sleek, but perfectly fulfills the needs of the park.

Versailles State Park Installation

 

The last featured installation of April, Versailles State Park in Versailles, Indiana decided on a new EZ Dock installation. Complete with an EZ Kayak Launch, the system is designed to help guests of the park easily access the water. The Low-pro dock section remains close to the water, but allows kayakers to stay completely dry throughout the launching process.

Installations are just a fun part of our job. If you are interested in a new dock system, or require any other waterfront services, contact Deaton’s Waterfront Services at (317) 747-4933. We proudly serve many states including Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, and Missouri. We look forward to guiding you through the installation process and getting you out on the water!

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Mother Nature

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Mother Nature (vs) Waterfront Equipment

When engineering or designing a waterfront system, multiple factors are taken in to account to make sure the system works flawlessly in the short term, and the long term.
Factors such as:
• Wind Load
• Snow Load
• Earth Shifting
• Sink Holes
• Ice
• Temperature
All should be considered when planning the docking structure, and accessories such as ports, lifts, kayak launches, slides, ladders, and other amenities.
With our 30 plus years of experience we can verify, and ensure worry free installations that are on the
Waterfront. This includes docks, walls, and boat lifts. Lets take a look at the different components of boat docks, and boat lifts that need to be factored in with weather.
Boat Docks:
A.) – Floating Boat Docks: Any floating dock can carry “X” amount of weight. The maximum weight that can be carried or supported will be rated by the buoyancy that is underneath the frame and decking. Typically we like to see at least a buoyancy of #25-95 pounds of live load per square foot. Live load is the optimal buoyancy you can maintain across the square footage of your floating platform that’s on the water. The floats are the largest factor you need to consider, most floatation over time will develop lack of optimal buoyancy. This contributes to the dock losing freeboard. “Freeboard “is the measurement from the water line to the top of the dock. Measured freeboard of a floating boat dock depends on the usage, or watercraft that will be using it. Typical freeboard is from 5”- 40”, Deaton’s Waterfront Services can help you measure the recommended proper freeboard.
B.) Stationary Boat Docks: Stationary Dock structures are anchored by having poles, pilings, or supports being driven or anchored into the bottom of the lake bottom. This is a nice and stable way for installation, that creates a solid platform. The biggest worry to this dock is ice/ landshift. If the anchors or pilings settle or get shifted with ice or land movement this will cause the dock to be unlevel, and dangerous to use. There are ways to combat this by using bubblers, water attueators, or have shoreline stabilization installed. A lot of this can be overcome by doing some core samplings of the soil, and making sure to take the necessary measures.

If you have any other questions on this subject, feel free to reach out. Deatons Waterfront Services, 317.747.4934, sales@deatonsdocks.com, www.deatonsdocks.com, or 215 South Madison, Fortvillle, IN 46040. Estimates are free for Boat Docks, Boat Lifts, and Sea Walls! _DEBO_

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Shoreline Stabilization

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Shoreline Stabilization

Creating a shoreline stabilization sounds super easy? Right.
However it can be extremely labor intensive and require specialty equipment. Special heavy duty equipment can be brought in to reinforce the embankment. This can be established by installing steel sheet piling along the exposed area, or providing a layer of protection with rip rap.
Depending on the body of water and location, it could come down to the lake authority for the permitting to make sure the proposed solution will be in compliance with the waterfront regulations.

“What’s to gain from Shoreline Stabilization?”

There is a lot to gain from Shoreline Stabilization. Throughout the entire United States waterfront property is always more expensive per acre in comparison to property with zero waterfrontage. Therefore erosion control is protecting your investment. No more loss of property due to erosion.

Erosion of a shoreline can happen from numerous aspects most commonly from waves crashing into the shoreline, as this occurs it begins to undermine the foundation of the shoreline. Thus causing the bank to not be stable. When a bank is unstable its not safe and unusable.

There are several different ways to “shore” up a shoreline. The two most common ways that Deaton’s Waterfront Services suggests is to utilize rip rap limestone, or steel sheet piling.

The rip rap method consists of using 3-5” large size rocks to completely cover the exposed areas on the shoreline. Doing this allows the waves to physically break on the rocks and not be able to come in contact with the bank. This allows for a short-term solution to any waterfront owners shoreline stabilization. This method can last 2-5 seasons depending on the grade and the wave volume.

The steel sheet piling method consists of using a 7 gauge engineered panel that comes in lengths of 24”. We will install this panel using the 50/50 formula. This accounts for however much panel is out of the lake bed will need to have that much into the lake bed. For instance a 12’ seawall panel will need to be installed at least 6’ into the bottom of the lake bed. Then after installing the enforcements, and top cap you will have a lifelong solution for your erosion control.

Be sure to call Deaton’s Waterfront Services if you would like any more information pertaining to design, permitting, or estimates on erosion control. Our email is sales@deatonsdocks.com, and phone number is 317.747.4933. By: _RUN_PMD_

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The Impact of Social Media on the Marine Industry

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In the year 2018 in marine construction, there is nothing more important than your track record, and your social media. This is why Deaton’s Waterfront Service is on the cutting edge of social media presence with our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. This is why dating back to 2009, Deaton’s Waterfront has always insisted on having a presence in social media and on the world wide web. Social Media is a great way to connect with our fans and spread the love! Whether it’s providing our customers with information about latest dock products, providing updates to our current ongoing projects, updating customers with our current events, or providing the latest news releases you can follow our many social media pages for the latest and hottest information.

Our Social Media Pages

YouTube


Our YouTube page is a great way to see product demonstrations and informational videos about the latest marine construction technology. In the above video, EZ Dock partnered with the Travis Mills Foundation to install an ADA universally compatible kayak launch for wounded warriors. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos and content coming soon!

Instagram


Our most frequently updated form of social media is our Instagram page. We frequently post project updates and event information to better inform our customers. Check it out for the latest updates on Deaton’s Waterfront Services.

Twitter


Our Twitter page frequently retweets our Instagram page and also other product release from other manufacturers. Feel free to give us a follow on twitter to update your feed with the latest Deaton’s updates!.

Facebook


Check out our Facebook page, Deaton’s Waterfront Services. With our Facebook page we offer new photos, videos, news releases, albums, and much more content about marine construction. Also feel free to send us a message or join our mailing list! Give us a like on Facebook to keep in touch!

Our social media presence is strong because we want to provide more information to our customers. Deaton’s Waterfront Services takes pride in our hardworking social media team, and wish to let them know they are doing a great job! Keep in touch with us because we want to hear what you have to say. – BD

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The Benefits of Renting a Floating Dock

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Sometimes a dock is needed for just temporary occasions, so that you can have all the fun without the worry! Floating dock rentals with EZ Dock are a great way to have waterfront access for your event, without the long-term commitment to maintenance.

Whether it’s for work or play, floating dock rentals allow you to use the dock for as long as you need. No matter if it’s only for one day, or a whole year! With its easy to design modular system, EZ Dock allows you to design the perfect dock for your event, with easy installation and removal by our experts!

The Reasons for Renting a Floating Dock

Event Rental

Last year, Voice of America MetroParks, in West Chester, OH, rented a custom EZ Dock for the USA Triathlon Nationals. With their floating dock rental they were able to provide a temporary swim platform for the athletes to dive into the water. The floating dock rental worked great for them, so much so they decided to permanently keep it! With the versatility and strength of EZ Dock, adding platforms and sections are no hassle! The easiness of installation and removal allows our team to provide you with worry-free waterfront access that your event needs.

Low Profile Dock Rentals

With EZ Dock’s Low Profile dock, events such as rowing competitions or regattas have never had easier access to their skulls or other low profile boats! With its freeboard height lower to the water, getting in and out of the boat is possible without ever getting wet!

Construction Rentals

During on-water construction, EZ Dock allows easy and safe access to the work site. With a working capacity of 62.5 lbs. per square foot, each 80″ dock section has a load capacity of up to 4,000 lbs.! EZ Dock also allows for connecting dock sections to create a motorized barge! With EZ Dock’s strength and versatility, waterfront access on your construction site has never been easier.

Interested in a floating dock rental for your next event? Feel free to contact our team at Deaton’s Waterfront Services. We’ll work with you throughout the design, installation, and removal process to ensure your event has worry-free access to your waterfront. For more information, contact us at sales@deatonsdocks.com, or give us a call at (317)747-4933. With spring arriving, now is the perfect time for your floating dock rental! – BD