Hello all, I'm joining in because I've been trying to figure out an afforable way to drive pilings. The last one I had done by the pros (to replace a downed osprey nest pole) cost $3. I expect they're higher now! I too have a lot of observation time to my credit, but have not yet attempted a DIY piling. I'm on a "creek" off the Chesapeake bay - it's about 1/4 mile across, very exposed to wind and freezing, and is salt water. Here's my idea - hope it doesn't sound totally crazy.
The 5x20 dock on our pond is about 30 yrs old and is shot. The pilings are old telephone poles that have served their purpose but need to be replaced. Dock Installation has a well deserved reputation for being the most hated chore a cottage owner has to tackle each year. A dock like this has to be augered or the poles would fall over. Installing a Basic Dock. When you receive a dock from Alumi-Span you will receive a kit. A basic dock kit will include dock sections, crossarms, upright post, bottom plates. How to Install Posts in the Water for a Dock or Pier? I want to build a small deck/pier next to the water by my backyard. How do I. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The most common way of installing pilings without a pile driver is by using the 'jetting' technique. Which is a method of high pressure water to blow a hole below the piling as you sink it. The. My pole barn poles are upheaveing out of the ground.
Well, maybe it is! But here goes: In the interest of CHEAP, I propose starting with 6" PVC pipe, two lengths coupled together if necessary. I'd put a cap on the bottom, but it would have a pipe- threaded hole in the center, and a smaller PVC pipe would be attached inside the 6", a little longer. I'd make a "birdcage" of galvanized rebar and insert it all the way in. Then I'd right the pole, hook up the pump (I bought one couple of years ago for seawall repairs) and jet it in. I hope! Then remove the center pipe.
Then I'd fill the thing with concrete, being careful to position the rebar away from the inside walls, and poking a rod in as it fills to remove air bubbles. I'd fill it by half- buckets, so that would be easy. Biggest lack is a stable platform, like a barge or a large workboat, to work from - I'd have to borrow, build or buy something. So, what do you think?
Installing dock pilings. W8258A. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe 4 4. Loading. Loading. Working. Add to. Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Sign in. Share More. Report. Jetting pilings for a boat dock - Duration: 2:08. Cliff Dees 1,995 views. 2:08 You cannot determine Refusal of a wood pile by vibratory installation. - Duration: 4:43. hacketup 18,684 views. 4:43. Installing posts in the water isn't as crazy as it sounds. When you build a dock, the posts (pilings) need to be installed under the water to keep the dock stable.
I believe I can physically do it, but there are issues. For instance, would the concrete heat up too much during curing (especially the portion above the waterline)? Where would the excess moisture in the mix go? Could I make a dry enough mix to guard against that problem? How would I attach stuff to it, like walkways?
How long would the PVC last? My concern over that is why I'd use galvanized rebar - if the PVC cracked, the concrete cover over the rebar would be insufficient to prevent rust (4" is normal, I'd only have 1"). I'll be interested to hear the expert evaluation of my cockamainy idea! At least maybe it'll generate some interesting conversation.
How to Install Posts in the Water for a Dock or Pier. Community Q&A. Installing posts or 'piling' in the water to support a dock or pier can be done either by 'jetting' with water, or driving with a pile driver, if the earth under the water is not too rocky, yet is solid enough to be load-bearing. Dock Augers are used as feet help to stabilize a dock support into the lake bottom. Make sure you know the type of lake bottom you will be installing your dock into before choosing a dock auger. This shows you how to install a dock with augers. Keep in mind you only need augers if you are going to be tying a boat directly to the dock. On that note, usually augers are still not needed on every pole. Augering can be tough work, We try to avoid it if we can. A tool for installing and removing dock posts which includes a short tubular ratchet head. The tubular ratchet head is generally circular in cross-section and has angled teeth formed in the outer edge of both ends.