Prep Your Bulkhead for Houston’s April Showers

Houston waterfront bulkhead along a flat shoreline with calm water and overcast spring conditions

April showers in Houston are more like “April’s torrential downpours.” While these massive thunderstorms still bring May flowers (and flash floods, and downed tree limbs), they also put immense pressure on your bulkhead.  In fact, this time of year is when your bulkhead is most vulnerable to erosion. Fortunately, a spring cleaning and inspection can […]

The Spring Houston Dock “Health Check”

Houston waterfront dock and boathouse during a calm spring morning showing clean decking and maintained structure

Prime boating season is nearly here! The excitement is building, but take a pause. Your dock has just survived another winter of fluctuating temperatures and damp conditions.  Before you load the cooler and uncover the boat, it is essential to perform a “Spring Health Check.” Taking an hour to inspect your structure now can prevent […]

Protecting Your Houston Boathouse During Severe Thunderstorms

Houston waterfront boathouse and dock under approaching thunderstorm with dark clouds and calm water

In our last post we covered how to winterize your boat house so that severe winter weather like the ice and snow storm the Houston area saw recently could be protected.  Severe thunderstorms, are, of course, far more common. High-wind thunderstorms, sudden squalls, and hurricane force winds are common.  And your boathouse is vulnerable. Want […]

Protecting Your Houston Boathouse from Ice & Snow

Houston boathouse and dock during cold winter morning showing light frost and calm waterfront conditions

The increasing frequency of severe winter weather in Houston provides some unique challenges to waterfront homeowners who thought they were living in a climate that was consistently warm and mild for most of the year.  What used to be a “once in a century” freeze now seems to happen almost every year, and experts suggest […]

When Is it Time to Replace Your Bulkhead?

When Is it Time to Replace Your Bulkhead

Your bulkhead silently protects your bulkhead from erosion, boat wakes, and tidal forces. It’s not glamorous, but it’s an important asset on any waterfront property.