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If you are in the market for a boat ramp, whether that be for your private water access or a commercial dock, you simply cannot go past concrete as a material. Over the centuries, many people have tried other types of materials, from wood to brick, but none last as well as concrete. There are a number of reasons for that and it is important to understand just why concrete boat ramps stand head and shoulders above the competition. Here is a quick rundown on the aspects that make concrete boat ramps so valuable.

No Divots Or Indentations

Wooden and dirt boat ramps are two of the other most popular designs but both are very prone to getting bent out of shape through constant use. Loading and unloading boats over the top of wooden and dirt ramps will cause them to have chunks taken out. This will eventually warp the ramp so that it is much harder for it to perform its task. This is unavoidable, although the time frame can vary. If you want a ramp that will last longer than 10 years the concrete boat ramps are the only choice for you.

Simple Installation

You may be thinking that wooden boat ramps are the way to go simply because they will be easier to assemble and faster to be ready to go. Concrete boat ramps do not require a lot of room to be made ready and often the installation time is not that much further removed than wooden boat ramps. All it takes is a simple construction to drain the water immediately around the ramp (less than a day's work) and then to pour and shape the concrete (another day or two).

Looks

Nothing is going to look picture perfect when it is submerged in water for various amounts of time everyday, but concrete holds up far better than the more easily degraded wooden and dirt options. While the wood in wooden boat ramps is treated to last with exposure to water, think about how long that treatment is built to last. Five years? 10 years? Concrete can last unperturbed for decades with little maintenance. While looks are probably secondary to function when it comes to boat ramps, they shouldn't be completely discounted. If you are building a public boat ramp and are relying on its use for business, then you will want a boat ramp that looks sturdy so that people feel safe using it.

Contact a provider of concrete boat ramps to learn more today.