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Winter brings its own kind of beauty, but it also brings the challenge of ice around your dock. Ice expansion and shifting can cause serious damage to pilings, frames and lifts. A dock de-icer is one of the most reliable ways to protect your investment. At Weeders Digest, we help dock owners choose equipment that keeps their waterfront safe through the cold months. Here is what you need to know before selecting the right setup for your dock. Understanding the Threat of Ice Ice seems harmless at …

When cold weather settles in, pond and lakefront owners start thinking about winter protection. One of the most important pieces of equipment for a healthy winter pond is a dependable de-icer. At Weeders Digest, we work with pond and lake owners every day who want to keep their water open, oxygenated and safe for fish and wildlife. This guide walks you through the de-icer options we offer and how to choose the right one for your natural pond. Why A De-Icer Matters A de-icer keeps a small area of …

How Ice Damages Your Dock Ice can damage your dock in a number of ways. It can cause the dock to sink, it can cause the dock to break, and it can cause the dock to be unstable. The first way ice damages docks is by causing them to sink. When ice builds up on a pier or wharf, it causes the structure to become top heavy and unstable. This instability causes the pier or wharf to sink into the water below. The weight of this ice will also cause cracks in the structure which will lead to mo …

Dock De Icers come in a variety of horsepowers and can be mounted and angled in different ways to help prevent ice damage to your boat dock. Choosing the right dock de-icer depends on where you live, the size of your boat dock and how much open water you desire. At Weeders Digest, our goal is to help you find the right dock de-icer and dock mount to protect your boat dock throughout the winter months.Kasco Marine Dock DeIcers Our mission is to improve lakefront and pond owners quality o …