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.
Red oxide primer is intended for use on interior and exterior ferrous metal and is not usually suitable for galvanized or nonferrous metals like aluminum, copper or brass. Ferrous refers to metals that contain iron.If youâre uncertain whether your metal is ferrous or nonferrous, use a magnet to test it.hen applying red oxide primer, use a brush or a short pile roller. Thinning is not normally required if applying with a brush or roller. If you use an airless sprayer to apply red oxide primer, thin the primer 10 to 15 percent by volume with acetone, xylene or synthetic reducer.