Fall Dock Inspections
Summer is over now, and the holidays are quickly approaching. As the wind blows stronger and colder and the water temperature drops, maintenance for our docks and boats doesn’t stop, it merely slows down. Now is a good time to take a minute and look over your dock for possible repairs or preventative measures.
Gribbles Nibble
Gribbles do more than nibble. They destroy wooden docks. Limnoiriids (gribbles) are one of two species of wood boring isopods found in Florida waters. Every time you see a piling that is shaped like an hourglass, isopods are likely responsible.
The “Termites of the Sea”
Referred to as the “termites of the sea,” ship worms live in any submerged wood habitat and consume wood as their primary source of food.
What Causes“Fuzzy Wood”
What causes timber piles to appear fuzzy? The process of destroying the “glue” that binds wood cells together is known as delignification. Overtime, the timber pile is gradually weakened and can eventually collapse.
No Fun with Pholads
Pholads , also known as Piddock Clams , can penetrate the toughest of wood, stone and shell. Their shells have a set of ridges that are used to cut into a surface, creating a tunnel where the it will live.
When to Wrap Pilings
When pilings are wrapped prior to being driven, the wrap can be damaged. On bottom the wrap can be torn or ballooned out, making the wrap ineffective.
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(386)-516-DIVE (3483)