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3 Parts of ANY Successful Project
10.25.2008
There are three important parts to any successful pier or dock project:
- Design
- Materials
- Construction
Design
Consider hiring an experienced engineer to assist with your dock or pier design. Wave and tidal action, soil types, and climate all play big roles in the design of your pier and dock so hire or consult a contractor who is experienced with building piers and docks in your area. An effective design is the true foundation of a successful pier or dock project.
Consider how the pier or dock will be used. Will it need chairs and benches built into it? How many people will use it at any given time? Does it need to support a vehicle for maintenance and cleaning? Will boats be moored to it? Will it need special rails to make fishing or water access more convenient?
Check local building codes and construction permit requirements.
Free dock and pier plans and instructions here (pdf) http://www.americanpoleandtimber.com/pdf/Marine_Construction.pdf
Call us at (800) 460-8627 to discuss your project and plans. We are glad to help.
Materials
Use wood treated to the proper levels for the kind of water you are building in.
For freshwater, use a minimum of .60 pcf pressure treated wood and use 2.5 pcf treated wood for building a pier or dock in saltwater.
Your dock and pier hardware should be stainless steel, galvanized steel, or specially coated for marine environments. To prevent rusted nuts, apply zinc or copper grease on the threads of your bolts before tightening the nuts. Learn more about our hardware at http://www.americanpoleandtimber.com/prod_hardware.shtml
We also custom drill and cut pieces to your specifications. Call our project consultants at (800) 460-8627 or contact us online at http://www.americanpoleandtimber.com/contact.shtml to get a quote.
Construction
Hire an experienced contractor to build your pier or dock. We may be able to connect you with an experienced pier and dock builder in your area.
If you build piers or docks, call us to introduce yourself in case someone calls from your area needing shoreline structure.
Long-Lasting Pier & Dock Materials
Building Products Plus has been supplying pier and docks materials since 1993. We provide quality long-lasting materials and our project consultants can assist with your project’s design.
Call (800) 460-8627 to discuss your dock or pier project.