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Cricket
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Damages to Docks, Piers, etc.
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1/9/2009 7:07:35 PM
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I have been on the lake two years and this is my first flooding situation so I have a question for you experienced residents. Even though my floating dock is okay, what will happen to the wood from my walkway to the dock, steps in the yard, etc. that are under water? Will the wood be okay since it is probably "treated" wood? Thanks for your help.
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twc
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1/9/2009 7:52:44 PM
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This is my first flood too. My pier is fixed and completely underwater right now. I was told when I built it that I didn't want to screw the decking down or even nail it down really good so that the boards could float free in a flood. The decking is cheap and easy to replace. But if it's really secure, chances are, the flood waters could float the pilings out of the ground if the decking is still attached. I nailed the decking down with #8 nails mostly. The only parts that are really tight is where the cleats for the boats are.
I'm not gonna submit this one to Mythbusters or anything. But we should see along about Monday.
Peace,
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TC
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M P
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1/9/2009 11:38:24 PM
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We have endured other floods in the 13 years we've been on Logan Martin. Good, secure construction will endure this and other floods. The treated lumber will be fine, but will be covered with coating of mud and silt. As soon as the water recedes, wash with enough pressure or stiff bristle brush and biodegradable soap. It may take two applications and get it out of the cracks. Mud retains moisture and causes rot on wood or rust on metal. Get the mud and trash off, and your lumber will be fine, especially since its only two years old. When warmer and drier weather arrives, apply a coat of water-seal or your choice of wood treatment. This protective coating will add years to the life of the lumber. Follow directions and apply correctly. Our dock was built from pressure treated pine in January of 1995 and we've kept it clean, and treated it once a year. Looks great when not under water.
Good luck!
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M P
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1/9/2009 11:44:40 PM
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Unless you want to buy new lumber after every flood, nail or screw that sucker down. If not, it will float away. Well secured and anchored will ride it out. See my post above about cleaning. Wait until you see water at 473. That's water at the roofline of most boat houses. This 470 is the real deal, but not as high as we've had it on a Super Bowl Sunday or on a Valentines Day.
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Cricket
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1/10/2009 2:11:07 AM
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Thanks for the tips on cleaning/preserving the wood! I don't know how old the wood is since we bought an older home but I know parts of the steps, decking, etc. are not that old. I think (and hope) that everything was secured so that it will still be there when the water recedes.
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midagefeller
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1/11/2009 7:43:36 AM
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We have a fixed pier that I rebuilt a couple of years ago.
The post are all on 4 foot centers and there are a mess of em. All are anchored to the bottom with 80# of concrete in holes . Each post has two 1/2 inch rods in opposing holes I drilled with the concrete poured around te rods and post.
Decking is 2 x 6 ( cheaper than 5/4) and I nailed the livin daylights out of it with #16 galv ring shanks.
As the wood becomes wet it swells and tightens on the nails.
As of Yesterday all was fine.
You will need to clean it good after the water recedes else the next time it rains itll be slicker than owl poop.
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Cricket
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1/11/2009 12:49:11 PM
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I don't know how slippery owl poop is but it sounds like I need to be very careful. Thanks for the heads up as I fell down some of our stairs July 4th. I was okay but I don't need to fall again and push the odds!
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