FAQ for Floating Platforms – Docks
In what colors are the cubes being produced ?
The usual colors of the cubes is the light gray. Light colors are usually selected because they reflect the UV radiation, instead to absorb. However, other colors are available such as blue, white, orange, brown ot other colors if requested.
Is the surface slippery?
The surface has a non-slip structure. The non-slip surface makes the dock safe to walk even when the floor is wet.
Can I install the dock myself?
The assembly process is simple and we provide you the necessary information for the installation. While it is possible for a person to assemble it, the presence of two people for the assebly is optimal.
We also offer the installation service if requested.
If you choose to install it yourself, you should send us a photo after the completion of the installation in order to activate your warranty.
How is the offered platfrom compared with alternative platforms - docks made of wood, iron, aluminum and floats?
Due to the fact that the dock is modular- the modular platform moves with the waves offering comparatevily high strenght advantages in weather conditions unlike composite structures such as aluminum, iron and wood. Docks made of wood, iron and aluminum are recommended for installation in areas with mild wave lke ports and lakes.
They will not rot and will not rust over time.The product has a lifetime of 15 to 20 years. The product is made of polyethylene plastic which also reduces the costs of maintenance and repair. It is also to installment yourself saving money. Due to low weight is easily carried in comparison platforms made of wood, aluminum and floats. The costs of purchasing the plaform varies at 230 EUR per square meter compared to 350 EUR and more for other types structures.
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What is the warranty for the products and their lifespan?
We offer 4 years on products. The life of the product is 15 to 20 years. Learn more about our warranty.
Can the docks be moved in the water?
Yes, they can be moved in water as a complete system or in parts. You can pull the platform in a different location with a small boat.
Is it possible to leave the dock in water during winter months?
May remain during the winter if there is no movement of ice. In any case it is easier to disasseble and reinstall from a traditional dock which cannot easily be removed.
What kind of waves can the platform wiithstand?
The modular system of cubes, allows the platform to move easily with the waves, instead to resist. It is recommended to install the platform in an area where the waves are smaller than 0.8 m. In several cases has recorded the system to withstand extreme weather conditions. If you want to install the platforms in areas with waves greater than 0.8 m, please contact us to see how the warranty applies in these cases.
Do I need licensing for the installation of floating dock?
In the majority of cases you need. In “Information” section of our site is posted the official goverment gazette (GG) with the recent legislation sheet number 1651 (June 23, 2014) where described the procedure.
In general permitted their placement to 150 sqm from private individuals or professionals. Not allowed to use for installing and running restaurants or leisure centers.
The licensing application must be submitted in the local port authorities. Required the installation study from Naval Architecture with indicative cost 800 EUR depending the size of the installation.
The relevant information is also posted in section “Information” on our site.
What kind wind conditions can the platform withstand?
The platforms due to the modular construction can withstand even in severe stroms and winds and cyclonic phenomena.
What is happening with the development algae on the surface platform in contact with the water?
This will not affect the overall buoyancy of the dock in any way, shape or form and can easily cleaned.
How much time is needed for the delivery of floating platform after ordering?
Delivery time is 20 days.
What is the minimum width for a stable platform for walking?
The cubes can be used as a floating platform, passage and dock. In order to be stable while walking, the platform must be at least three to four cubes in width 1.5 to 2 m. Finally, non-slip surface makes the platform safe to walk even when the floor is wet.
FAQ for Floating Breakwater
What kind of maintenance is needed?
The floating breakwater subject to constant forces from wind, waves, currents and possible accumulations of floating debris, as well as the connections of parts subject to continuous movement, which might lead the fatigue of the connections. They must be inspected periodically in order to determine the current status of the material and their future in maintenance requirements.The checks carried out by annual inspections. Checks are carried out with annual surface inspections in the visible part, and underwater inspection at anchorage as if drawn from the position from fierce winds and seas. They may also be fail due to worn fastening parts.
How efficient is the dispersion of the waves and the prediction of the coastal erosion?
The floating breakwater has shown a transmission contributor of 0,1 to 0,4 (90% – 60% of the energy dispersed by the waves) for off-shore waves with 5 second periods. Using a floating breakwater as a diffuser for minimizing the coastal erosion (as a mild form of solution) is more effective.
The improved potential of the floating breakwater – and the problem of controlling the coastal erosion is the result of using a mooring system with a tensioner.
What is the installation cost?
Το the installation cost is related to the modular design – arrangement to be applied, i.e. the number of seperate pieces to be assembled per meter and will constitute the floating breakwater, the cost connection element with stainless steel cable between, and the berth expenses consist of chains with suitable section and spread, special parts and anchors on the sea floor. Common provisions of parts comprsing the breakwater is type T and cross with 8 pieces per meter and 10 pieces respectively. A suitable system moorings has the ability to withstand coastal waves with winds up to 80 nodes.
What is the anticipated beneficial life of the floating breakwater?
The anticipated beneficial life is up to 20 years.
What is the anticipated beneficial life of the floating breakwater?
The anticipated beneficial life is up to 20 years.
What differentiates this floating breakwater from other similar structures?
The floating breakwater has the ability to disperse a large range of waves with different periods. Some structures can only disperse waves with periods of less than two seconds. The suggested structure can disperse waves with period up to five seconds. Similar productshave transmission factor up to 0.9 (20% dissipation of energy from the waves), this floating breakwater has transmission factor to 0.1 (90% dissipation of energy from the waves).
What differentiates this floating breakwater from other similar structures?
The floating breakwater has the ability to disperse a large range of waves with different periods. Some structures can only disperse waves with periods of less than two seconds. The suggested structure can disperse waves with period up to five seconds. Similar productshave transmission factor up to 0.9 (20% dissipation of energy from the waves), this floating breakwater has transmission factor to 0.1 (90% dissipation of energy from the waves).
How quickly can the floating breakwater be installed?
The installation varies dependingon the lenth, nevertheless may be assembled within hours most of the anchoring.
How easy is it to move the floating breakwaters?
The individual pieces can be removed or evento movedin the water. The special drain plug fo the water may be removed in cases in case some pieces are filled with water.
What is the warranty offered for this product?
One year warranty is available for all individual pieces.
Once installed, how easily can the floating breakwater be notified?
It is very easy to modify. If necessary the initial installation to be modified, the modular structure makes it relatively easy to adjust.
What is the legislation - regulations to be observed and permits to be obtained for the installation of such structures and to protect against coastal erosion?
In relevant law of the Ministry of Finance “Delimination, management and protection of seashoreand beach” Article 14, allows the execution of technical projects in marine area relevant to projects related to the study and approval of environmental conditions in n.4024/2011, as apply. The control and supervision of the protective projects carried out by the Decentralized Authority. In each case the installation of floating breakwater considered a mild from of technical intervention.