This dock will be 120′ long and 6′ wide and located on the James River near Richmond, VA. The pilings would be required to stick out of the water 8′-0″. At this point, railings would not be necessary. This dock would be used as a canoe launch primarily. I have been looking at aluminum floating docks for low-maintnance and durability reasons, but would possibly consider a wooden dock only if the aluminum floating dock is too much. Can anyone provide a cost/sqft on either of these options so that I’m able to determine a budget?
The first thing you should check into is if a building permit is required and building codes for docks.