I have a summer house in the Stockholm archipelago with a small shoreline. The winter has not been kind and about 1 meter of the shoreline has disappeared into the sea. Now there are only a few meters left to our boathouse which is starting to be in a precarious position, so it's time for some form of action.
I first thought about casting a small wall, but it would probably take A LOT of cement or similar. Maybe one could use Leca blocks? It is saltwater.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
I first thought about casting a small wall, but it would probably take A LOT of cement or similar. Maybe one could use Leca blocks? It is saltwater.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
I have a hard time believing that leca would withstand a winter. It is quite possible that there is high water just before the ice forms, and I think leca would break apart if it's water-filled.
If there is rock underneath, the right thing would probably be to notch into the rock and cast into form. If it's soft, then pile, set casing, and backfill. Both variants can be clad with pressure-treated.
There might be cheaper and easier ways, but water and ice are difficult to handle.
If there is rock underneath, the right thing would probably be to notch into the rock and cast into form. If it's soft, then pile, set casing, and backfill. Both variants can be clad with pressure-treated.
There might be cheaper and easier ways, but water and ice are difficult to handle.
Stone and/or concrete blocks or properly reinforced concrete walls (concrete walls should be reinforced) are probably the only things that help. Leca soon freezes and breaks (I guess). Wood can last a long time, but eventually, ice and water will also break it.
Casting by yourself is simple in this case, the difficult part is usually getting gravel (?) or concrete (?) there (i.e., trailer and mixing on site or concrete truck). Just build a form against the lakeside so that waves cannot reach the concrete (plastic on the water side) and the shoreline, so that the amount of concrete is reasonable. The water itself does nothing, it's displaced. Get a concrete truck with a boom or dump via wheelbarrows, or rent a concrete mixer, mix everything yourself, and pour the mix directly into the form at the shore.
Everything depends on where the place is in relation to roads. It is usually a long way from the road to the shoreline. It’s not difficult to fix. Just a bit dirty and physically demanding (and read warning labels on how to handle concrete or cement ...). I mixed concrete in a mixer because that way I avoided stressing (150 m from the accessible road to the shoreline).
Casting by yourself is simple in this case, the difficult part is usually getting gravel (?) or concrete (?) there (i.e., trailer and mixing on site or concrete truck). Just build a form against the lakeside so that waves cannot reach the concrete (plastic on the water side) and the shoreline, so that the amount of concrete is reasonable. The water itself does nothing, it's displaced. Get a concrete truck with a boom or dump via wheelbarrows, or rent a concrete mixer, mix everything yourself, and pour the mix directly into the form at the shore.
Everything depends on where the place is in relation to roads. It is usually a long way from the road to the shoreline. It’s not difficult to fix. Just a bit dirty and physically demanding (and read warning labels on how to handle concrete or cement ...). I mixed concrete in a mixer because that way I avoided stressing (150 m from the accessible road to the shoreline).
It's possible that you should involve the building committee or similar as well. They are often not lenient if one "builds new" by the water.
Yes, if you cast something resembling a quay, I do believe you need a building permit and a shore protection exemption.
On the other hand, spending the upcoming vacation rolling all the large boulders you find in the surrounding terrain could be both cheap and invigorating for the body. Such a natural stone edge might not stand out so much that someone calls the building committee.
On the other hand, spending the upcoming vacation rolling all the large boulders you find in the surrounding terrain could be both cheap and invigorating for the body. Such a natural stone edge might not stand out so much that someone calls the building committee.
If you have a waterfront property with water rights, there should not be any problem in obtaining permission, especially if the area is already "taken in use." Try notifying the municipality and describe it as shoreline reinforcement against erosion or renovation of the quay. (Which it sounds like it is)
If I understand correctly, building permission is not needed for a dock on your own water; however, a shoreline protection dispensation is required.
Of course, it can vary between municipalities....
///Johan
If I understand correctly, building permission is not needed for a dock on your own water; however, a shoreline protection dispensation is required.
Of course, it can vary between municipalities....
///Johan
Check out www.thulica.com they might have a good solution? You can also call them, they are very helpful! They have different solutions for slopes, 'dry and wet'. Look!