Regular Maintenance Helps You Stay on Top of Pier Repair There’s nothing like relaxing by the water, but we all know water can be a powerful force. Aside from hurricanes and tsunamis, there’s flooding, freezing, and wave action. Your pier takes the brunt of all this, making pier repair a perennial part of your to-do list. Of course, holding off …
Choosing a Pier Can Seem Overwhelming. Here are the Main Types of Piers to Consider With so many types of piers available, deciding which one matches your needs can be a challenge. Piers come in all shapes and sizes, and often go by a variety of names. Dock, wharf, jetty, and quay are just a few. What’s more, an array …
Many Boat Owners Wonder if Permanent Pier Installation is Worth It With winter on the horizon, it’s safe to say our days out on the lake are almost over. Many boaters dread the task of removing their dock for the winter and wonder about a more permanent option. As pier installation experts, we at Captain Rod’s can guarantee that there …
Visit Captain Rod at the Biggest Boat Show of the Year! It’s that time of year again—spring is coming, and soon it’ll be warm enough to take the boat out on the water. With that in mind, now’s the time to gear up and make sure you’re ready for boating season. There’s no better place to do that than the …
Pier Removal and Winterization are Key to Surviving Another Chicago Winter As temperatures drop and the leaves change color, fall reminds us of that most iconic Game of Thrones quote: winter is coming. There’s a lot of preparation that needs to be done. Warm clothes to buy, holiday plans to make, money to start saving for gifts… but what about your …
