*
We’re going to build a dock in a fesh water lake in Florida. Getting a permit is the first difficult task. After that has been received, we’re ready to go.
But what I’m really looking for is a book of plans for such projects.
Or a Web site?
Can anyone out there refer me to plans for building fresh water (or saltwater) docks?
The dock will be approached by a 75 foot long walkway built over the water. The walkway, or dock approach, will terminate at the Dock Proper, which will be about 16 feet by 16 feet.
The lake over which/in which the dock and dock approach/walkway will be constructed is shallow, being only about 2 1/2 to 3feet deep where the dock will be built.
Any advice as to materials: Pressure treated pine? Galvanized or stainless steel fasteners? What sizes of vertical supports beneath the walkway and dock proper will I need to support ordinary human beings walking on those surfaces?
Many thanks for any references or guidance you may offer
Cordially,
William Ferguson
Flagler Beach, Florida
Replies
*
I'm not too far away on the Alabama coast. Havent had much luck as far as books or websites on the subject, so i will be interested to see what you find. All of my work is saltwater we use 8 to 10" diameter posts with a v shaped support for the joists under the decking. We use either 5/4 decking material or full demension rough cut lumber. There are specialty lumber yards in the area for this treated pine material. It is better quality than the treated material in the chain stores. Used to use creasote pilings but cant any more. Good quality pressure treated holds up well. We get a lot of storms so its hard to check on things more than about 10 yrs. old but its been working well for me. Usually support the dock on posts driven in or washad down also. I would build the dock like you would build a deck on land but add strapping whereever you would get uplift from wave action. Hot dipped galv. holds up well when hand driven or with a palm nailer which i find usefull. Gun driven galv. nails seem to have too thin a coating and it often chips off of the head when being driven. Dont seem to last as long. Id recommend stainless but it is costly. I think its the only way to go with pnuematic fasteners in this situation. Good luck.
*Check out http://www.westmarine.comThey have a section on docks in their catalog. While you're ordering, I need a few things for the sail boat.
*
We're going to build a dock in a fesh water lake in Florida. Getting a permit is the first difficult task. After that has been received, we're ready to go.
But what I'm really looking for is a book of plans for such projects.
Or a Web site?
Can anyone out there refer me to plans for building fresh water (or saltwater) docks?
The dock will be approached by a 75 foot long walkway built over the water. The walkway, or dock approach, will terminate at the Dock Proper, which will be about 16 feet by 16 feet.
The lake over which/in which the dock and dock approach/walkway will be constructed is shallow, being only about 2 1/2 to 3feet deep where the dock will be built.
Any advice as to materials: Pressure treated pine? Galvanized or stainless steel fasteners? What sizes of vertical supports beneath the walkway and dock proper will I need to support ordinary human beings walking on those surfaces?
Many thanks for any references or guidance you may offer
Cordially,
William Ferguson
Flagler Beach, Florida