Hi!
I find it very interesting to read this forum and I'm now seeking some guidance from all you wise members with a lot of experience.
I am considering building a small dock in Lake Mälaren. The location is northeast and relatively unsheltered. However, I am not entirely sure about the construction, but I am leaning towards a stone pier since there is an existing one that I am considering trying to save/renovate. It's probably a lot of work. See pictures. My idea is to add more stones and then "lay" a bunch of strong pressure-treated beams (90*90 lengthwise and 145*45 crosswise) which will form the foundation for the decking. I might attach the beams with cast pillars and let the construction hang over/extend 2-3 meters to get further out - it's quite shallow and I want to be able to dock the small boat. Do you think my idea is good, or is it doomed to start from the existing foundation? How much renovation do you think I need to do?
In the picture, you can see the neighbor's pile-driven dock and how it ended up after the ice's ravages. The direction is northeast which sometimes leads to strong winds and a lot of moving ice. I would greatly appreciate any feedback on how I can proceed with the dream of building a dock.
Thank you in advance.
I find it very interesting to read this forum and I'm now seeking some guidance from all you wise members with a lot of experience.
I am considering building a small dock in Lake Mälaren. The location is northeast and relatively unsheltered. However, I am not entirely sure about the construction, but I am leaning towards a stone pier since there is an existing one that I am considering trying to save/renovate. It's probably a lot of work. See pictures. My idea is to add more stones and then "lay" a bunch of strong pressure-treated beams (90*90 lengthwise and 145*45 crosswise) which will form the foundation for the decking. I might attach the beams with cast pillars and let the construction hang over/extend 2-3 meters to get further out - it's quite shallow and I want to be able to dock the small boat. Do you think my idea is good, or is it doomed to start from the existing foundation? How much renovation do you think I need to do?
In the picture, you can see the neighbor's pile-driven dock and how it ended up after the ice's ravages. The direction is northeast which sometimes leads to strong winds and a lot of moving ice. I would greatly appreciate any feedback on how I can proceed with the dream of building a dock.
Thank you in advance.
Too bad you haven't received any response. Have you moved forward with your plans?
I think you should try to renovate the existing stone cavity and try to make all the new elements look old to avoid disturbing the beautiful nature and avoid unnecessary discussions about building permits.
Go with a stone cavity or a stone cavity with piling to make it extra strong. All the work you do to prevent it from becoming skewed and warped by the ice will pay off many times over when the dock stands upright and proud for 30 years.
If you want to make it extra durable and save on stone, you can use concrete pipes in the stone cavity. Concrete pipes tend to stand very solidly once they have settled a bit and seem completely immune to ice.
I think you should try to renovate the existing stone cavity and try to make all the new elements look old to avoid disturbing the beautiful nature and avoid unnecessary discussions about building permits.
Go with a stone cavity or a stone cavity with piling to make it extra strong. All the work you do to prevent it from becoming skewed and warped by the ice will pay off many times over when the dock stands upright and proud for 30 years.
If you want to make it extra durable and save on stone, you can use concrete pipes in the stone cavity. Concrete pipes tend to stand very solidly once they have settled a bit and seem completely immune to ice.
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