Piling Wrapping
Wrapping pilings protects docks from marine pests, rot, and corrosion—helping extend their life
Protect Your Dock with Professional Piling Wraps
Wrapping pilings is one of the most effective ways to protect your dock from long-term damage. By installing durable, marine-grade vinyl around each piling, we create a barrier that shields the wood from shipworms, barnacles, rot, and UV exposure. This helps extend the life of your dock, prevents costly structural repairs, and keeps your waterfront looking clean and well-maintained. Whether you're working with brand-new construction or aging pilings, our professional dock piling wrapping services offer lasting protection you can count on.
How the Piling Wrapping Process Works
We begin by thoroughly cleaning each piling to remove barnacles, algae, and marine growth so the wrap bonds properly. Once prepped, we measure and cut durable marine-grade vinyl or PVC wrap to cover the protection zone—usually from just below the waterline to a few feet above.
Secure and Long-Lasting Installation
The wrap is installed tightly and fastened using a combination of marine-grade zip ties and stainless steel fasteners, depending on the structure and location. This ensures a clean, secure fit that holds up in harsh conditions and protects the piling from pests, sun damage, and decay.
Tailored to Your Dock
No two docks are exactly the same. We customize every wrap to match the water depth, piling condition, and surrounding environment so you get the best protection possible for your specific setup.
Why It’s Worth It
Piling wraps protect the most vulnerable part of your dock—the section constantly exposed to water, sun, and marine life. Left untreated, pilings can rot from the inside out or get eaten away by shipworms and other pests, leading to expensive repairs or full replacements.
Affordable Protection That Lasts
Compared to replacing pilings, wrapping is a simple, low-cost way to extend their life by years. It’s a one-time service that helps prevent long-term damage, reduce maintenance, and keep your dock looking sharp.
Works on New or Aging Pilings
Whether your dock is brand new or starting to show its age, wrapping adds an extra layer of defense. It seals out trouble before it starts—or helps preserve what’s still working.
Keep Your Pilings Shipshape
Unwrapped pilings in saltwater environments can start to rot in just 3–5 years. Properly wrapped pilings can last over a decade with minimal upkeep.
Signs Your Pilings Need Wrapping
If your dock pilings are exposed to water daily and haven’t been wrapped, they’re vulnerable. Even if things look fine on the surface, the real damage often starts below the waterline.
Visible Marine Growth
If barnacles, algae, or other growth are building up on the wood, it’s a sign the piling is unprotected and breaking down over time.
Soft or Splintering Wood
Tap the piling with something solid. If it sounds hollow or feels soft, rot may already be setting in—especially just below the surface.
Tiny Holes or Tunnels
Wood-boring pests like shipworms leave behind tiny holes or channels in the wood. If you see any signs of tunneling, wrapping can help stop further damage.
Discoloration or Dry Cracking
Sunlight and changing water levels can dry out the upper portion of the piling, causing cracks, bleaching, or dark patches—all signs the wood is taking a beating.
It’s Never Been Done
If your pilings have never been wrapped and they’ve been in the water for years, they’re overdue. Wrapping now could save you from a full replacement later.
“They keep everything spotless below the waterline including bottom paint, running gear and replacing the occasional zinc.”
-Michael Cutter, Sea Ray 380 Sundancer
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