The 2nd of the three most common materials for decking on piers is aluminum. ShoreMaster, ShoreStation, and Porta-Dock all offer aluminum decking on their docks.

Strength The most obvious advantage of aluminum decking is, of course, its strength. It’s easily the strongest of the 3 main decking materials, especially on a pound-for-pound basis; It takes a lot less aluminum to support the same amount of weight.

Durability Aluminum stands the test of time. It can handle continual heavy use with little or no effect. There are highway bridges in the US which use aluminum decking. These bridges are subject to constant traffic from all sizes of vehicles. Rigorous testing has shown that even after almost 3 decades of constant use, the aluminum decking on these bridges show very little damage or loss of strength.

Weight A 4′ x 8′ section of aluminum deck is only about 50lbs.–light enough for one person to lift, and handle.

Color Modern powder-coating techniques allow manufacturers to apply a durable, textured finish to the aluminum, making it safer, cooler to the touch, and better looking.

As always, if you have any questions about docks and what the best solution is for your particular needs, please let us know. We’re more than happy to help.