Wahoo Docks Decking Options

AridDek

Over a decade ago, Wahoo Docks engineered AridDek as the perfect compliment to its maintenance free boat docks; a long lasting maintenance free decking that can withstand some of nature’s harshest conditions while providing safety and durability every step of the way.

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Specifications

Colors: Sandstone and Grey

Composition: 6005-T5 marine grade aluminum

Finish: slip-resistant in wet/dry conditions, powder coated finish that will never require sealing or staining.

Outdoor Exposure: meets AAMA-2603 - suitable for long term exposure in harsh conditions, naturally UV resistant

Mar Resistant: suitable for use with all types of outdoor furniture, girlls and accessories

Strength: 100+ psf on 24” spans (tested to 400lbs psf)

Colors

SandStone AridDek Grey AridDek

Benefits

Easy to Clean with periodic soap and water bath

Very Stable and does not materially degrade even with extensive exposure to sunlight and water

Maintenance Free a finish that will never require sealing, staining, or waterproofing

Lightweight which makes it ideal for upper deck applications

Slip Resistant because of its ribbed texture and slip-resistant coating

Long Lasting impervious to insect damage, rot, and other types of decay

Cooler than wood because of aluminum’s high thermal conductivity and our light color offerings to provide a surface that naturally stays cooler than composite, concrete, or wood decking materials

Ipe

Also known as Ironwood or Brazilian Walnut, Ipe is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay, is 8 times harder than California Redwood.

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Specification

Grade: select grade, all heart, no sap

Appearance: no splinters, surface stays smooth and resists damage, sealer required, patinas to silver gray with small surfacee checks

Decay Resistance: 25 years

Weight per Cubic Foot: 69 lbs

Bending Strength: 25,400 psi

Max Shear Strength: 2,060

Hardness: 3,680 lbs

Benefits

Aesthetically Appealing and is arguably the most naturally attractive decking for docks

Very Hard up to three times harder than Red Oak

Long Lasting and naturally resistant to insect damage, rot, and other types of decay

High Load Bearing Capacity because of its high tensile strength and screw pull-through resistance

Maintenance Free and naturally resistant to mold. Requires no painting, sealing, staining, or waterproofing (unless desired to prevent fading)

Longevity is excellent and will remain smooth and splinter free for many years

Timber Tech XLM

XLM is a premium, PVC decking plank, engineered for maximum scratch, mildew and stain resistance, and a luxurious appearance. The flat-grain surface makes this PVC decking very slip resistant next to pools and spas.

Features

Colors: RiverRock and SandRidge

Flat Grain surface pattern

Class A Flame Spread Rating

Meets the California State Fire Marshal and San Diego County requirements for use in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas

Exceeds ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements for slip resistant surfaces.

25-year limited warranty for residential applications

Colors

SandRidge XLM RiverRock XLM

Timber Tech Reliaboard

The dream of enjoying a low-maintenance outdoor oasis is well within reach with ReliaBoard. There’s no reason to settle for the concerns that come with a traditional wood deck – sealing, staining, splintering and rotting.

Features

Colors: Cedar and Grey

Flat Grain surface

ReliaBoard surface pattern will blend to a consistent color over time

25-year limited warranty for residential application

Colors

Cedar ReliaBoard Grey ReliaBoard

Concrete

Concrete pavers come in 2’ x 2’ squares and are reinforced with rebar, wire mesh or fiberglass fibers, depending on the application. Concrete is extremely durable but its poor aesthetics and high heat absorption make it mostly SUITABLE FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS.

Attributes

Very Stable and does not materially degrade even with extensive exposure to sunlight and water

Very Heavy which makes it most suitable for very heavy water conditions

Easily Removed and allows easy conduit access to the dock structure (applicable to large, commercial docks)

 

Mechanically Strong and can tailored in thickness and reinforcements to handle very heavy loads

Long Lasting and impervious to insect damage, rot, and other types of decay common with materials that are composed of organic material

Wahoo Docks is the leading manufacturer of residential lake docks and commercial aluminum floating boat docks and gangways. From multi-slip floating docks for marinas to single-slip boat docks to PWC docks, each custom aluminum boat dock is tailored to the customer's needs by our team of experts and engineers.
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