How to build a Shoreline Deck with stairs | Cottage Life

Jason builds a shoreline deck with a massive set of stairs leading down to a floating dock.
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[@samhelsper9130]

I'm assuming those concrete footings are four feet or more down under the sand under the water??? I bet after one year the lower deck heaved. I see it all the time. The ice pushes anything in the water straight up and out.

[@outdoorsportconnection9348]

The thing that bothers me is the materials they are using. We don't use this type of wood because it will rot very soon, we have found within 5 years or less, and this is an expensive dock. This builder reminds me of many that I have came across in my career as a dock builder. AND in answer to many on here that are concerned about the piling's, your concerns are valid. We drive piles, it is harder to do but it is much more secure and lasts a lot longer. Even with the pneumatic hammer that we use it is still difficult to find square but well worth it! This guy seems like a general contractor gone dock builder to get in on the money. He probably doesn't know that he is building a dock out of poor materials. I would not build this as a deck on dry land let alone in the water. He needs to learn more about his materials.

[@Baerst]

What type of wood should I use? I am wanting to build a ramp or some wide stairs to help my dogs get in and out of the water. Whatever I install will just get painted the same color as the dock. Is it a matter of just getting any pressure-treated wood or should I be looking into certain species?

[@Sleepysleepjr]

Yet another sick build!!! She looks gorgeous, guys!!

[@chriswalls5831]

My new idea is brick sidewalk to my dock by the river with fish holder rods built in dock

[@PurpleSanctuary91]

Thank you cottage life for finally taking back over the channel and adding some more cool content! I look forward to what you all have planned!!

[@silentblackhole]

That timelapse at 2:06 was so satisfying to watch!

[@georgesaraamonette1782]

Great video, nice ski boat too. I'd like to see more details on doing a picture frame set up.

[@jeffreywollenzien7874]

Hey guys, this looks like a great idea for my cottage...just wondering what you do to protect your support in winter...you would have to use a bubble system or something would you? I assume there is no/minimal ice movement at this location during spring thaw?

[@MicahTheManiac]

You guys must love water, I am seeing a lot of cool water builds lately.

[@MATT22RIO]

Beautiful deck and even more beautiful lake and terrain

[@SuperGemma2010]

absolutly awsome work guys

[@Antoniohero1]

What is the condition of that dock, now? Anyone knows? So much work on such a poor foundation!

[@dwdrummer0129]

These guys do it right! Love the way they notch the post for max support! Awesome!

[@michaelmixon2479]

Beautiful job!!!

[@charleyandsarah]

Ahh pythagoras. The deck looks great -- huge improvement.

[@johnburke4830]

Wouldn't winter ice movement affect docks?

[@travismilmine8020]

I agree. Where was this built?

[@guyh.4553]

The other measurement is 3-4-5😁😁😁 Always was curious as to how docks were set in the water like that, thanks!

[@michaelmixon2479]

Great job! Very impressive!

[@me__and__luna]

Amazing project and nice job greetings from Germany

[@jonnenne]

I hope the lake never freezes or that dock won't last long.

[@mikeking134]

It for sure freezes...I'd love to see that deck today !

[@achunable]

Won’t those cement blocks in the water settle over time?

[@CatherineSTodd]

Love the 6 - 8 - 10 ft triangle to check to see if it's square. I was taught 3 - 4 - 5 ft. but I think it's the same thing. Great video! Gave me the nerve and the information to give this a try ourselves!

[@crybllrd]

Same! While all of us (that went to school) know it as a 3-4-5 triangle, I had never thought to apply it this way! And extending it to 6-8-10 provides more accuracy.

[@davidmckeeth2294]

On bigger builds you can use any multiple of the 3,4,5

[@imnothere220]

Pythagoras is your friend here.

[@lalunette]

Seriously ?? Finally found someone worse at math than I am !! LOL

[@Retroweld]

Looks great!

[@ClaudioVersace]

Where was this lake? Other then BC I don't know of any lake in Canada that wouldn't freeze and destroy that dock. Also you can drop concrete deck blocks or poured concrete in any lakes in Ontario.

[@3ddockbuilder937]

I love this video

[@SunnyCLT]

Wow! just place cement deck block for footing? lol. It won't last one flood season where I live. I did like the way he squared the framing though - 6',8',10' method, so my time was not wasted watching this video.

[@murphysheros100]

And I love how in the description of the video, or the video itself; cost or time is never mentioned....

[@its_tricky_dick]

If you have enough money to afford a house next to a river then it probably doesn't matter how much it costs. Besides cost will change drastically depending on location and materials

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Nice job.

[@dewwdrop1]

So many decks!

[@blakeerdmann]

Looks great. Gotta love working construction barefoot and in the water!

[@Cutlerylover4life1]

when building a dock should you use any kind of stain or sealant to make it last longer or use any specific wood like cedar or treated wood?

[@petergerkens6045]

Guys who know what they doing!!! Really nice!! :D

[@mantav8gt]

Why such a big overlap by the stairs I would have added 3 more posts and gain 4 ft more deck It is super sweet 👍🏻

[@billykuan]

Blocks in water what and how? Kind of important don't you think?

[@dneuman7455]

Oh man I need to fix my dock joices I just need the budget to do it!

[@maxvanhaeren9727]

Build a water playground with a waterslide and stuff

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Nice Job this will help a lot on my Deck/Dock Build

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

Lakehouse life. .. that’s living

[@Africanfrogs]

That thing can float away, should have dug down and have bigger footings

[@nomadchad8243]

Even nice docks are an eyesore on a nice lake like that.

[@CynicalDad81]

Solid build.

[@instg8r007]

Would this kind of set-up work on a river? Also, what did you use for the buoys?

[@Pk-ft5dl]

I would love to have something like that bridging from the creek bank to the water but what do I do when it floods a couple times at year and downed trees are sailing through the water and hit the dock. Hinge and winch system??

[@MonkeyspankO]

Whoa! Nice deck...but looks like its a no-expense-spared kind of deal. The lumber alone cost a bundle.

[@outdoorsportconnection9348]

And will rot in just a few years.

[@MambaZN]

What type of prefab docks did you use?

[@papayeezus]

The deck builds are real.

[@ThomasFreundl]

How does this style of deck hold up to winter and the lake freezing over?

[@davejohnson4345]

I like how no one responded to this very important question. It's called season 2 "the deck re-rebuild". Winter ice will have this dock/dock in toothpicks

[@curatedsound]

It's a seasonal deck

[@Fluxion11]

No

[@g2macs]

Soooo you cut ext grade pine then stuck it in water. You didn't repaint or seal the ends......? I'm wondering if after three years, is this deck's posts still solid?

[@EricFB]

I'm sure they did, it would be pretty boring to film.

[@bottling.hobo.]

why not jet the pilings in? Go down to hard pan and beat the piling down.

[@ottawadigs]

is that thing going to survive winter in the ice?

[@kungpow8062]

ottawadigs They pull out the prefab decks during winter, they aren't attached with any permanent hardware because they have to move up and down with the water.

[@rileythompson5127]

Exactly what I wondered

[@halgilbert5006]

I live in MA. Our docks come out in winter. I don't know if any dock will survive ice. Water expands 9 to 10 I believe. That means 9 gallons of water is equal to about 10 gallons of ice. Think how much a 30 foot dock would have to expand to keep up. Not happening. There are special designed docks but they are very expensive.

[@czoubek]

Awesome

[@MJ69090]

You skipped over the part that concerns me with this type of build. How do you place the underwater footings? Looks like you just placed the concrete pad right on the floor of the lake, did you have to dig down to the rock bed?

[@jenhernandez8720]

Good observation. That's why this kind of deck would only look good for a few years

[@Buckley71111]

Never last one winter ice.

[@Mma-Guy]

MJ69090 yes! That's part I need to know about mostA

[@tumeninodes8870]

I have a place on a lake in Maine, this would be gone by next Spring :P I opted to build a long floating dock with bicycle wheels on the end and I use a simple hand winch to pull it up the steep grade, and store it in the basement over the Winter.

[@louieJoeM]

lol the ice is gunna mangle that thing with those half ass footings

[@Shelf7840]

Nice

[@_loois]

3:14 that's one way of holding it down

[@robertlogan4652]

Just showing off how flexible he is for the other fellas I guess. Nothing dangerous there

[@BRENT3143945]

Should use metal

[@bill4485]

this dock will be eaten by the ice in 1 winter

[@MegaFifa12Player]

Who would've thought Pythagorean theorem would useful in a real life situation?

[@knh62903]

MegaFifa12Player you literally made my day

[@CatherineSTodd]

Me too... I didn't know the square rule was the "Pythagorean theorem!" Whoops: I looked it up, and I don't think that 6+8=10. Am I adding wrong? See Google Search: In mathematics, the Pythagorean theorem, also known as Pythagoras's theorem, is a fundamental relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle. It states that the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Pythagorean theorem - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_theorem

[@superbcomplex]

Catherine S. Todd it's a squared + b squared = c squared or 36 + 64 = 100

[@shawnk6490]

I’m not certain, but I think they just referred to a “3,4,5” right triangle. Builders use it a lot and it’s scalable- 6,8,10 is also a right triangle.

[@johngriffiths2637]

no, but 6 squared plus 8 squared = 10 squared

[@MrBury74]

2 questions: pressure treated cedar? And how much?

[@johnburke4830]

why would you pressure treat cedar?

[@TheCuttingtorch]

You breezed over a weeks worth of work in 4 mins.. Not wasting my time with anymore of your vids.

[@karlossingh842]

its a timelapse man clm down

[@AKay4tothe7]

Precursor to Docked Out

[@macnec8277]

I saw the video first :) 4:40 ago!

[@fifthbusiness2591]

Bonus: no riparian habitat. :P

[@runerafell4480]

Do you need permits for this ?

[@zacharydenhollander4680]

6th. Great video.

[@otto3967]

Do you need a permit for this?

[@Tomhohenadel]

What did you do about permits, municipal, county, Ontario MNR. Was there a reason why you skipped this. Did you guys get a permit

[@MercoMarine]

Want to know where they got the floating dock dock hardware? We aren't sure... but here's a place: www.mercoboatdocks.com/Dock-Hardware/Wood-Dock-Hardware/Standard-Wood-Dock-Hardware

[@b_rad5678]

"cement blocks" really???

[@joe5834]

pads.... lol my building inspector would laugh at me.... and i live in the ocean state

[@amydiaz5296]

Brojects brojects !

[@MRrwmac]

How do you build the dock onto the deck with stable foundation for the rise and drop of the lake level?

[@justingengler9067]

MRrwmac It floats! just allow it to float up and down the lower deck, which i agree could be weird with high water. Trip hazard?

[@giorgio05081975]

What kind of lumber are you using?!?thanks

[@bender7017]

It's Sienna pressure treated. www.homedepot.ca/en/home/brand-pages/micropro-sienna.html

[@giorgio05081975]

@@bender7017 thanks!!

[@toben42]

I find that the ladies like a big deck.

[@tonixzmac6204]

any one know's what product they use to float the dock?

[@americannic]

Tonixz Mac Carolina water works in South Carolina or search dock floats

[@darrenkastl8160]

Tonixz Mac AIR!

[@jasonking2943]

Looks nice but nothing is secure!!!

[@adslammer1359]

where is it

[@Electric301]

Where are Brojects??

[@cottagelife]

Bman8862 they're on Fridays!

[@Electric301]

Cottage Life DIY Oh I didn't know that lol. Now I'll be waiting for it haha

[@skyevegaming9244]

Cottage Life DIY l

[@triggilysgoat4930]

Bman8862 I know were are they?

[@hiddengems9022]

Bman8862 yup thought the exact same. People can't seem to think of there own things

[@anthonybuttazzoni2286]

I am embarassed for Tom when he arrives at his cottage in the spring and his deck is torn to shit

[@tetsuyayoshiko7743]

Where are brojects ??

[@brianwilless1589]

@ 2:48 barefoot! and running a power tool getting it wet!!! dude!!! somebody call osha!!!

[@OutbackOntario]

Why don't you make longer videos?

[@michaellamarche1008]

It's awesome until you gotta take it out of the water

[@SirLeecher]

Woo?

[@ericpalacios7090]

How much was that

[@forensicscience2266]

4:11 Its gonna be beautiful. No it won't. But it should be its gonna be huge...😁😂😂😂

[@boydlakecrew772]

Id pay so much money in fines if I did that in Maine...

[@isaacg.1185]

1:19 that's Pythagorean theorem for ya, kids.

[@robertsharp1832]

you guys should make an old car to a kids playground

[@Themysterymove]

It's still a deck if it's not attached to a structure? I would have just called the whole thing a dock, or maybe a very small pier.

[@helenkeenan8193]

lol LP

[@1sniatsoop]

I wonder whats going to happen when a 10,000 pound piece of ice hits that? They better have insurance

[@figueredoruley8050]

There are many similar projects in Woodglut's plans.

[@romeliapolly2520]

My husband uses these plans from Woodglut and is very happy with them. However. I love yours!

[@johnhelton457]

Woodglut has a lot of plans to choose from.

[@AnonYmous-kg4ht]

3:13 seriously?

[@shantelfullerton9865]

I think you can learn more about this on Stodoys plans.

[@tom1966mac]

one too many steps hahahahaha

[@timsanik9554]

10th :-)

[@amitroberts4461]

Extremely 🤭

[@hiddengems9022]

Right he's trying way to hard to copy brojects I actually thought it was that's why I put it on

[@BK-qx6pl]

Building this is illegal in my state lmao

[@briancranston7508]

First