Installation Guides

Getting started

• Choosing the right starter for your shoreline Seawall, sand, or rock: match the starting option to how your shore meets the water. ›
• How to install your first dock section Clip the starter to your shore, flip the first section in, and set your line. Start here. ›
• Aluminum Versus Wooden Dock Systems Many dock owners eventually must choose whether to repair their aging wooden dock or replace it with an aluminum pier. Others may be installing their first pier and trying to decide which material… ›
• Piers vs Docks: What's the Difference? When it comes to your sacred slice of lakeshore heaven, knowing your piers from your docks is as fundamental as knowing the difference between the green can and the red nun on the water. In the quiet… ›
• How to Build a Pier Few projects are as rewarding as building a pier . A pier is more than a walkway over the water-it's a gateway to adventure, relaxation, and a connection to the serenity offered by lakes, rivers, and… ›
• Renting a Slip vs. Owning a Dock: What Costs More? Living the dream of a waterfront property owner includes a host of decisions, chief among them being the one about your boating experience and how to do it right. For many up-northers, weekenders,… ›
• Picking Up Your Pier What to know before you pick up your order, including trailer size, tie-downs and how to load safely. ›
• Manufacturer vs. Dealer We sell direct instead of through dealers, so the money goes into a better pier instead of a middleman. ›
• Are Roll-Ins Really Easier? Roll-in docks look like the easy choice, but a short yard or a rocky bottom turns that advantage into a problem. ›
• Dock Configurations Straight, L, T or U. See the common pier layouts and how to shape one around your shoreline. ›
• Pier of d'Nort Docks: How It Works Three ways to start your pier, how the sections clip together, and how to finish the end. ›