How Do I Drive Dock Pilings?
Driving dock pilings usually requires professional help and equipment. Still, before you invest in pile driving services there are preliminary steps you must take.Choose Dock PilingsWhen choosing your dock pilings, you want them to be long enough to extend above the water line after haven being driven into the soil a minimum of 4 feet, with 6 feet being the ideal. If you are driving the piles on a slant, you can drive each level to a different depth instead of buying piles of different lengths. Make sure the pilings are pressure treated (PT) to avoid rot and water damage. For freshwater installation, the lumber must have a .80 PT rating. For saltwater installation, you need lumber with a minimum of a 2.5 PT rating. Keep piling material in mind. Polymer is better for areas where the water freezes during the winter. And with composite or fiberglass pilings you never have to worry about rot. PVC pilings are convenient for long stretches of dock,and offer flexibility in what they are fille
