Progress was slowed on the dock by Tropical Storm Fay that dropped 20 inches of rain on us. It was very welcome. The lake came up
closer to the house about 15 feet and is still coming as the runoff continues. The level came up about 18 inches. What used to be
knee deep is now getting my pants wet ll the way to the top. Note egret in first picture.
closer to the house about 15 feet and is still coming as the runoff continues. The level came up about 18 inches. What used to be
knee deep is now getting my pants wet ll the way to the top. Note egret in first picture.
Some remains of the old dock. I have already made two pickup truck loads to the dump, but
have several more to go. This was all well away from the water before the storm.
have several more to go. This was all well away from the water before the storm.
The original dock had 6 pilings on the end, I kept the 6 and added an additional 6 more. Looks very sturdy now. Used joist
hangers and put the joist closer together. Used a jetting system, I made up at Ace Hardware to jet in the post. Very efficient.
I can drill a post into the clay layer (at 2 1/2 feet) in about 10 to 15 minutes.
hangers and put the joist closer together. Used a jetting system, I made up at Ace Hardware to jet in the post. Very efficient.
I can drill a post into the clay layer (at 2 1/2 feet) in about 10 to 15 minutes.
Just the decking and hand rails remain. Don't have to get in the water for that which is nice. I have had to use my old hand saw and brace and bit while
in the water. Looking very good. It would have cost $10,000 to get this dock replaced and we are spending about $1,400 on supplies. There will be
close to 25 pounds of galvanized nail in it. I will be sawing off the post down below the level of the decking as I proceed.
in the water. Looking very good. It would have cost $10,000 to get this dock replaced and we are spending about $1,400 on supplies. There will be
close to 25 pounds of galvanized nail in it. I will be sawing off the post down below the level of the decking as I proceed.
I am replacing all of the aged wood on the dock. This is quite a project and the middle of the summer is definitely the wrong time to do it. Looking very
good . So far the joist and joist hangers have been very solid. I might have to replace some as I go. Using 2" by 6" instead of the 5/4 used on the deck. I
have been very pleased with the outcome. Water levels are about 3 feet below when first put in the dock in 1987. Actually makes it much easier to work
on as I just stand in the center and work. The demolition is much harder than the building. The treated lumber has a 55 year guarantee, but I lost my
receipt from 1987. Darn. It is actually a lot of fun, just very hot. I will be making a nice beach at some point.
good . So far the joist and joist hangers have been very solid. I might have to replace some as I go. Using 2" by 6" instead of the 5/4 used on the deck. I
have been very pleased with the outcome. Water levels are about 3 feet below when first put in the dock in 1987. Actually makes it much easier to work
on as I just stand in the center and work. The demolition is much harder than the building. The treated lumber has a 55 year guarantee, but I lost my
receipt from 1987. Darn. It is actually a lot of fun, just very hot. I will be making a nice beach at some point.
Looks pretty sad here.
Looking better.
I made the deck platform a little bigger at 10' by 12' which will allow us to trim it back squared to look a little better. I think i will take off the dock for
several weeks to get caught up on my other chores from Nancy. Taking the old dock to the dump will be a chore in itself, but I will do that last. My
truck can't handle the 10 foot pieces easily and safely so I will have to cut many of the boards in half. This has been a big project. I will end up
spending $1,000 and we have a $10,000 dock. Nancy won't allow me to spend the $9,000 difference though.
several weeks to get caught up on my other chores from Nancy. Taking the old dock to the dump will be a chore in itself, but I will do that last. My
truck can't handle the 10 foot pieces easily and safely so I will have to cut many of the boards in half. This has been a big project. I will end up
spending $1,000 and we have a $10,000 dock. Nancy won't allow me to spend the $9,000 difference though.
Back from our GA, S<, NC, TN trip and ready to start doing the handrail part of the dock.
This is such a beautiful spot we have here.