Marine Pier & Boardwalk HDPE Surface Cover

Background

A marina operator was repainting timber pier surfaces every 18-24 months and replacing rotted boards every 5-7 years. Operating cost per square meter of pier was ~Quote on request for maintenance. They wanted a lower-maintenance solution.

HDPE Cover Solution

We supplied 4 × 8 ft × 1/2 inch HDPE sheets with textured (orange-peel) surface for slip resistance. Sheets were cut to fit between pier rails and screwed down to the existing timber substructure with stainless steel deck screws.

Spec

• Material: HDPE black UV-stabilized, 1/2 inch thick
• Surface: Orange-peel textured (slip-resistant when wet)
• Color: Black (most "pier-natural"); brown and grey also available
• Fastening: 316 stainless deck screws on 200 mm centers

Outcome

Annual maintenance cost dropped from ~Quote on request to ~Quote on request (just an annual pressure wash). Payback on the HDPE installation in 3.5 years. Bonus: eliminated splinter complaints from barefoot guests.

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