A floating dock floats in the water and maintains the dry area between the water and the base of the dock. A pier is stationed into the ground, under the water. This enables the dock to fluctuate with the water.Steel docks are the preferred dock if you are considering adding a roof system to your dock.inger Docks generally require additional flotation at the end of the dock to reduce deflection. Depending on your site conditions, several types of anchoring can be used, including; cables, winches, underwater chain anchors, and spud poles.
Zinc-rich primers that protect your structure from corrosion. Products include inorganic zinc primers, zinc-rich epoxy primers and moisture cure urethane zinc primers.roducts include inorganic zinc primers, zinc-rich epoxy primers and moisture cure urethane zinc primers.
Zinc Plating. Zinc plating is the most common and economical type of plating. Most fasteners and hardware that is found in the local hardware store has been zinc plated. Zinc plating is a sacrificial coating designed to corrode so the part does not.inc Nickel was also developed as a cadmium replacement. Amazing corrosion resistance and its ability to handle high temperatures is making this plating very popular with all the automotive companies. Zinc Nickel can withstand from 1000 to 2000 hours of salt spray testing.