Build A Dock With Mini-Mesh

FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) mini-mesh is one of our most popular types of grating. The mini-mesh gets its name because the holes in the grating are small ( 3/4″ x 3/4″) and this prevents most small objects such as keys from falling through. For this reason, mini-mesh is very popular in marine applications. The grating will not rot, is UV-resistant, and has a grit surface to make it anti-slip. The grating is easy to install and “foolproof” in that it doesn’t matter which direction it’s installed in (unlike pultruded grating). There are two ways to install the grating: the simplest way is to build a frame for it to sit in and then use grating-specific hardware known as “m-clips” to affix the grating to the lip that supports it. Intermediate supports are best every 18″ if possible. You could also use the grating as the dock itself, in this case you will still want supports every 18″-24″. The standard color of mini-mesh is grey but other colors are sometimes available, most frequently black.

The cost of the dock will vary on how many sheets of mini-mesh you require, the amount of m-clips, and freight costs. The FRP components for a typical dock for private use would likely end up approximately $4000.00-$6000.00 USD including M-clips, taxes, and freight to land the material at your location in North America. While this may be more expensive than wood you need to consider the lifecycle benefits of FRP, which are far better than wood in every respect: much longer life, no rot, grit surface, etc. It’s just a better material overall. So for your new or refurbished dock, why not consider mini-mesh?

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