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What does this Indian River Lagoon project include?
Dockside Builders built a luxury Brazilian teak dock and deck on the Indian River Lagoon: a 30x20 teak deck with stairs, built-in seating and a rope rail, plus an attached dock tied into existing boat-lift slips. The hardwood is finished for a Florida saltwater waterfront, where hurricane-season wind, storm surge, flooding and king tides are part of the year.
Key takeaways
- A 30x20 Brazilian teak deck on the Indian River Lagoon, with stairs, built-in seating and a rope rail.
- An attached dock ties into existing boat-lift slips. The lifts were already on the property.
- Brazilian teak is a dense hardwood chosen for a luxury waterfront deck in salt air.
- This shoreline faces hurricane-season wind, storm surge, flooding and king tides.
- Waterfront owners can request a free estimate for a custom dock or deck.
What was included in this build?
- A 30x20 Brazilian teak deck
- Stairs down to the waterfront
- Built-in seating
- A rope rail on timber posts
- An attached dock tied into existing boat-lift slips
The boat lifts visible in the project photos were already in place. Dockside tied the new dock into those slips; this page does not claim the lifts as part of our installation.
Where is this project?
On the Indian River Lagoon in Florida. Dockside Builders is based in Sebastian and builds docks and decks along the Treasure Coast and Space Coast, including lagoon-front properties that take wind, surge and salt every season.
How is a teak waterfront deck built for Florida weather?
A lagoon-front deck has to shed rain, live with salt air and stay put when hurricane-season wind and storm surge move through. We use marine-grade fasteners and detail the framing and connections for a saltwater waterfront, then finish the teak so the hardwood can be maintained over time. Every job is built for its site.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brazilian teak, and why use it on a Florida dock or deck?
Brazilian teak is a dense hardwood with a rich color that suits a luxury waterfront deck. On the Indian River Lagoon, that density and a proper finish help the surface stand up to sun, rain and salt air, provided it is maintained.
Did Dockside install the boat lifts in these photos?
No. The lifts were already on the property. We built the teak deck and the attached dock and tied that dock into the existing boat-lift slips.
Will teak hold up in salt air, storm surge and king tides?
Teak is a proven choice for saltwater decks when it is detailed and fastened for a Florida waterfront and kept up over time. The framing, connections and marine-grade fasteners matter as much as the hardwood itself when hurricane-season wind, storm surge, flooding and king tides move through.
Can Dockside build a teak dock or deck on my waterfront?
Yes. Request a free estimate and we will look at the site, the existing dock or shoreline and the right hardwood or composite for the property.
Which Dockside service covers this work?
Learn more about our docks and decks or read wood vs. composite decking on a Florida waterfront. See all of our marine construction services or request a free estimate. Planning a custom dock or deck? Contact us today for a free estimate or call 772-664-6798.
Already have a dock? Book a free dock inspection and we will check its condition and let you know what it needs.
