by Wicks Construction | Apr 16, 2014 | Docks & Boathouses |
We build docks and boathouses throughout the entire year. Often our clients ask us to work through the winter so construction doesn’t interfere with their time in Muskoka during the peak cottaging season. The advantage of working in the winter is the ice on the lake which forms a good work surface around the dock. In the summer the workers use barges to achieve the same thing. Acquiring the approvals from the various governing bodies for projects along the shoreline can be time consuming. Often this is the determining factor in the timing of dock and boathouse construction. Ministy of Natural Resources (MNR), for example, will dictate the time of year the work can (or cannot) take place depending on the fish habitat in the area. Wicks Construction Ltd. is a local authority on building in Muskoka Call us or email us today to schedule a free consultation on your project. We will gladly supply you a no obligation estimate for your...
by Wicks Construction | Apr 14, 2014 | Docks & Boathouses |
The snow has started to melt and we are seeing some open water areas on the lakes. Many cottage owners are holding their breath…could there be a repeat of last years flooding? Docks were several feet underwater and some even tore right off their cribs and floated away. Canoes & kayaks stored outside the boathouse drifted off never to be seen again. Boathouse finishes were ruined. It was an expensive lesson. MNR says a spring flood this year is unlikely as the one last year was tagged as the “one in a hundred years”. We work mostly on Lake Muskoka and Lake Rosseau and have noticed the lake water is significantly lower than it was last year at this time. That is encouraging but there are so many other factors involved. Good dock construction materials and methods are the key to minimizing or even eliminating any damage from flooding. We build quality crib and steel docks that stand the test of time. We take care of the design, engineering and acquiring permits so your experience is stress...
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