The timber pontoons with concrete floats offer high load-carrying capacity and are both stable and durable.
They are suitable for use in boat or yacht harbours located in closed port basins (protected by breakwaters) and are also ideal for constructing floating platforms and houses.
What Is a Concrete Pontoon and When to Choose Heavy Duty Pontoons?
Concrete pontoons are floating platforms designed for protected waters, such as marinas shielded by breakwaters or natural landforms. They typically fall into two categories: timber-decked pontoons with concrete floats, and fully concrete heavy-duty pontoons. The former is more cost-effective and suited for lighter use, while the latter offers superior strength, stability, and durability—ideal for more demanding conditions. Both types provide reliable floating solutions, and your choice depends on intended use, required durability, and available budget.
Concrete Floats: Choosing the Right Type of Floating Pontoon Structure
Concrete floats form the foundation of our timber pontoons, delivering excellent buoyancy and stability across our three standard widths: 2.4 m, 3 m, and 3.2 m. The freeboard height is 0.5–0.7 m and the length is custom-built according to your needs. We select EPS foam-filled concrete floats based on the required load capacity.
For mooring, boat booms, mooring fingers or anchor buoys can be attached to the pontoon.
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All metal parts of the floating pontoon are hot-dip galvanized to ensure weather resistance. The load-bearing structure is made of impregnated softwood. Additionally, all wooden components are strength-graded and finger-jointed to ensure maximum quality and durability.
Accessories includes fenders, ladders, side decking, railings, mooring rings or bollards, a lifebuoy set and lighting posts. For a premium finish, we offer noble wood decking and LED-lit bollards. [In this article, you’ll find recommendations on must-have accessories.]
Timber pontoons with concrete floats: Maintenance
Floating concrete pontoon with timber decking require minimal maintenance, but we recommend:
Regularly checking hinge connections and fasteners
Cleaning the decking with a brush or pressure washer before and after the season
Treating the timber decking annually with a wood preservative that includes UV protection
Removing ladders before winter to prevent ice damage
