SnapJacket Piling Repair for Wood Pilings
SnapJacket is a retrofit piling jacket designed to preserve, protect, and repair aging or damaged marine wood pilings. Its locking design allows installation around an existing piling without removing the dock, boathouse, boat lift, or other supported structure.
We supply SnapJacket for piling repair projects throughout Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi, and surrounding communities.
We supply SnapJacket for piling repair projects throughout Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi, and surrounding communities.
SnapJacket for Texas Waterfront Piling Repair
SnapJacket provides a repair option for aging or damaged marine wood pilings supporting docks, piers, walkways, boat lifts, boathouses, and other waterfront structures.
It is available for waterfront projects throughout Texas, from Houston and Corpus Christi to Dallas area lakefront properties and other Texas communities.
Contact us with your existing piling diameter, repair length, project location, and structural requirements to discuss available SnapJacket sizes.
It is available for waterfront projects throughout Texas, from Houston and Corpus Christi to Dallas area lakefront properties and other Texas communities.
Contact us with your existing piling diameter, repair length, project location, and structural requirements to discuss available SnapJacket sizes.
Why Use SnapJacket for Wood Piling Repair?
Retrofit Design
SnapJacket opens and locks around an existing wood piling. This allows it to be installed without removing the piling or taking apart the structure above it.
Repairs Aging Pilings
The system can be used to preserve and repair wood pilings that are showing signs of deterioration.
UV Resistant
SnapJacket is manufactured from UV-protected vinyl designed for outdoor marine environments.
IR Resistant
The jacket is resistant to infrared exposure from sunlight.
Free of Leaching Chemicals
SnapJacket is free of chemicals that leach into the surrounding water.
Resistant to Wood-Boring Organism
Once the jacket is installed and filled, the piling is enclosed and protected from future damage caused by marine wood-boring organisms.
100% Recyclable
The vinyl jacket material is 100% recyclable.
25-Year Limited Warranty
SnapJacket is backed by a 25-year limited warranty.
Easy to Install
The jacket can be cut to the required length, positioned around the piling, locked together, and filled with concrete.
How Does SnapJacket Repair an Existing Wood Piling?
SnapJacket forms a permanent jacket around an existing wood piling. The jacket is locked in place and the space around the piling is filled with concrete. The concrete flows into damaged areas and voids, creating a new solid piling inside the jacket.
1
Prepare the Existing Piling
Clear the area around the piling and remove enough sand or material at the bottom to position the jacket properly.
2
Cut the Jacket to Length
Cut the SnapJacket to match the required repair length.
3
Open and Position the Jacket
Open the jacket and place it around the existing wood piling without disturbing the structure above it.
4
Lock the Jacket Together
Close the jacket and slide the locking mechanism into position.
5
Fill the Space With Concrete
Place concrete into the space between the existing piling and the SnapJacket. The concrete fills the voids around the damaged wood.
See How SnapJacket Preserves and Repairs Dock Pilings
Watch how SnapJacket fits around an existing marine piling, locks into place, and is filled with concrete. The video explains how the retrofit system repairs and preserves dock pilings without removing the existing structure.
What SnapJacket Sizes Are Available?
SnapJacket is available in the following diameters:
The jacket selected must provide sufficient space around the existing wood piling for concrete placement.
How Much Space Is Needed Around the Piling?
A minimum of approximately 1.5 inches of annular space is recommended around the existing piling.
Annular space is the open area between the outside of the wood piling and the inside of the SnapJacket. This space allows concrete to flow around the piling and into its damaged areas and voids.
Provide the existing piling diameter when requesting a quote so the required jacket size can be reviewed.
Annular space is the open area between the outside of the wood piling and the inside of the SnapJacket. This space allows concrete to flow around the piling and into its damaged areas and voids.
Provide the existing piling diameter when requesting a quote so the required jacket size can be reviewed.
Can SnapJacket Be Installed Without Removing the Structure Above?
Yes. SnapJacket is designed to open and lock around an existing piling. This means it can be installed without disassembling the dock, pier, boathouse, boat lift, or other structure supported by the piling.
This retrofit design helps avoid the process of pulling the existing piling and installing a completely new one.
This retrofit design helps avoid the process of pulling the existing piling and installing a completely new one.
Where Can SnapJacket Be Used?
SnapJacket is designed for marine wood pilings supporting structures such as:
Docks and Piers
SnapJacket can be installed around aging wood pilings that support docks and piers.
Marine Walkways
The system can repair and protect wood pilings supporting walkways built over or beside the water.
Boat Lifts
SnapJacket can be used around wood pilings supporting boat lift structures.
Boathouses
Its retrofit design allows it to be installed beneath an existing boathouse without disassembling the structure above.
SnapJacket Features at a Glance
| Feature | SnapJacket information |
|---|---|
| Product type | Retrofit vinyl piling jacket |
| Primary use | Preserve, protect, and repair marine wood pilings |
| Installation | Opens and locks around an existing piling |
| Structure removal | Not required |
| Fill material | Concrete |
| Available diameters | 10, 12, 14, and 16 inches |
| Recommended annular space | Approximately 1.5 inches |
| UV resistance | Yes |
| IR resistance | Yes |
| Wood-borer resistance | Yes |
| Leaching chemicals | Free of leaching chemicals |
| Recyclability | 100% recyclable |
| Warranty | 25-year limited warranty |
How Does SnapJacket Differ From Other Piling Products?
| Product | Description | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|
| SnapJacket | A retrofit vinyl jacket installed around an existing wood piling and filled with concrete. | Preserving or repairing an existing marine wood piling. |
| Wood Pilings | Treated wood pilings supplied for new marine, shoreline, and foundation construction. | Projects that specify treated wood pilings. |
| Poly Coated Wood Pilings | Treated wood pilings surrounded by an additional polymer coating. | New wood piling projects that specify an added protective coating. |
| Gun Barrel Pilings | Wood pilings with a more uniform diameter than naturally tapered round pilings. | Projects where a consistent wood piling profile is required. |
| EcoPile | A vinyl and fiberglass composite piling engineered for marine construction. | New marine projects that specify composite pilings. |
| Sheet Pilings | Interlocking piling material used for bulkhead and shoreline construction. | Retaining walls, bulkheads, and shoreline systems. |
Can SnapJacket Repair a Severely Damaged Piling?
SnapJacket can be used to repair aging and damaged marine wood pilings. When filled with concrete, the concrete enters damaged areas and voids to create a solid piling inside the jacket.
With proper engineering, SnapJacket may be used to restore a completely broken piling. A qualified professional should evaluate severe structural damage and determine the appropriate repair design before installation.
With proper engineering, SnapJacket may be used to restore a completely broken piling. A qualified professional should evaluate severe structural damage and determine the appropriate repair design before installation.
See How SnapJacket Repairs Existing Wood Pilings
Watch how SnapJacket is installed around an existing marine piling and filled with concrete to create a new solid piling. The video also explains the available sizes, retrofit process, and how the system repairs pilings without removing the structure above
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SnapJacket?
SnapJacket is a retrofit vinyl piling jacket used to preserve, protect, and repair aging or damaged marine wood pilings.
How does SnapJacket work?
The jacket opens and locks around an existing wood piling. Concrete is then placed into the space between the piling and jacket, filling damaged areas and creating a solid piling inside the jacket.
Does the dock need to be removed before installation?
No. SnapJacket can be installed around an existing piling without disassembling the dock or other structure above it.
What sizes are available?
SnapJacket is available in 10, 12, 14, and 16-inch diameters.
How do I select the correct SnapJacket size?
Measure the existing piling and select a jacket that provides approximately 1.5 inches of annular space around it.
What is annular space?
Annular space is the open area between the outside of the existing wood piling and the inside of the SnapJacket. This space allows concrete to flow around the piling.
Is SnapJacket filled with concrete?
Yes. Concrete is placed into the space between the SnapJacket and existing wood piling.
Can SnapJacket repair a broken piling?
With proper engineering, SnapJacket may be used to repair a severely damaged or completely broken piling. A qualified professional must evaluate the condition and repair requirements.
Does SnapJacket have a warranty?
Yes. SnapJacket is backed by a 25-year limited warranty.
Can SnapJacket be cleaned?
Yes. An abrasive brush can be used to remove marine growth, although cleaning is not required for its useful life.
Need to Repair Existing Wood Pilings?
Tell us your project location, existing piling diameter, repair length, and condition. Our team can help you identify available SnapJacket sizes and product information.