Do It Yourself - Build A Boat Dock
Boat docks are not just practical for docking boats but can also be used for other activities
. In some instances they can provide a decorative feel to a property that is large enough to include a lake or any other body of water. Once you are considering building a boat dock, your major concern should first be its overall strength and then how it looks. A well constructed boat dock ensures that you and any other user will not need to worry excessively about any minor or major accidents that may manifest because of loose or rotting boards. Hence you should be meticulous during the process accurately measuring and putting down your boards. You should be able to accomplish this undertaking once you have a basic understanding of carpentry and are relatively handy.Required Tools
Lumber
Screws
Required Materials
Hammer
Drill Screw Driver
Instructions
To begin you need to figure out what kind of dock you will likely be constructing. There are two primary kinds these are floating dock or free standing dock, the one you choose will depend on what you have deemed more convenient. You will also have to decide on the size of the dock that you will be using. For water that is deep enough a shorter dock may work. If the area is considerably shallow then a longer deck will be required to allow proper docking of the boat. Essentially you will have to first think about functionality above all else.
The next consideration will be the space you will love to have for entertaining. If you are someone who sees the dock as a secondary entertaining spot then you may desire a relatively wide lounging area complete with a section for boarding. This information in conjunction with the actual measurements you have determined beforehand will go towards the construction of your plan. You may make these plans yourself if you are very proficient, however, you can get plans from a hardware, print book or via the internet. Search for those that are similar to what you need and want. Much of the success of your dock will be credited to the strong fundamentals of your plan.
Get your materials from a hardware store. Essentially you should get the correct amount of lumber required. These should be a combination of 2 by 6 and 4 by 4 boards. Make certain that these are treated bits of wood. While you will can apply varnish and other post treatment coverings, pre-treated wood will add durability to the newly purchased lumber.
The first section that you will need to build is your lounge area. Put down your support pieces and then drill and screw the boards in at each of these sections to safeguard the structure. This is not very hard and will go quicker if you get the assistance of an able worker. You will repeat this procedure for the boarding part of dock. In addition to doing this you will need to attach bumpers to the edges of the boarding dock to make it more stable for you and your passengers.
This part of the process is a bit harder. You will need to get your large pieces of wood in the water to anchor the structure. These are there to make certain your dock will not move around. This step may require a professional if you are not confident enough to do it.
Now you can position your lounge area and boarding area into the water and anchor it to your large posts that are already in the water using a combination of hammering and drilling to secure the structures in place. It is best to utilize eye bolts and screws for this task.
Tips
Get assistance if you are able, moving these big pieces especially from land to water will be quite difficult.
Be certain that all your pieces are securely in place before using your dock.
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