LAKE LIFE DOCK BUILDING

We had a few dock in disrepair, so we went over and did a major makeover on both of the docks.
Really had some issues on this dealing with P gravel not a lot of fun to jet through 

[@cdalton3169]

Very nicely done!

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel in your comment. I appreciate that.

[@ChrisFlintmaya]

lol were so alike bro i had my sheps all day too love it

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and your comment. Once you have German Shepherd, you just understand. 😀

[@robertkwiatkoski2738]

love seeing you put it together!!!

[@lostinpace60]

John looks really sharp! 😊

[@treborsalvador9659]

I really like the small joint blocks you use on the center stringers. I never thought about using those between the cross supports. They act like a 2-way hurricane clip. I disagree that the top cap is a "no go" as someone mentioned here. Pilings are not milled, not the same dimension, and one side has to be the "true" side, which in this case is the inner. Perhaps some do not like part of the piling tip exposed but, with these poles so aligned, I like the look. Just my 3 cents.

[@Kr24108]

Love the videos. Keep em coming. The only question is why are the the ends of piles that goes into the ground not pointy this time?

[@DaleWHickman]

Hey, thanks for watching my channel. I really appreciate that! Typically only put the points when I’m running into hard pan or have to really drive them. We pretty much install in sand and mud down here but every once in a while, we run into hard pan. Keep watching!!👍

[@StLbfdup]

Quick question, when i built a deck using 6x6, I notched out a section so the cross support sits in a channel. You guys place flat up against it and bolt it in. I’m just curious. Which way is better. Thanks for the video.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and the question whenever we do heavy loads like bridges and cart boardwalks, we will notch it, but the strength of two bolts is well enough for average style docks and saves a little time

[@user-ii7qi2cw3u]

Why didn't they protect the open end of the pillars?

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching in your question some people like cap some people don’t guess it’s just a personal choice.

[@carlos0418961]

Wouldn’t the treated lumber release chemicals into the water?

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and your comment. Very minimal. The government has really restricted a lot of use of the heavy metals in water, so it has been greatly reduced over the years.

[@aubreygraham677]

How do you drive the piles?

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching in your question will use a laboratory hammer to help assist with the installation of our pilings

[@jasonmitchell9904]

What kind of water pump are you using ? Is it tied into fresh water or using lake water ?

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for the question we use a Honda 3 inch cervical pump and yes we are using the lakewater in this situation

[@shanenorthcutt9935]

Really enjoy you videos but can you answer the age old question Big end up or big end down 😂

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching. I typically go big ends down when I have a storm surge uplift issues. If that’s not the issue, then I’ll put the Tips down for easier insulation into the clay

[@kellyhickmansreclaimeddock8099]

I like your face 💋

[@jonburrows2684]

Yours don't look to shabby either

[@PatPeezy904]

No I don't approve Boss. That top plate on the rails is a no-go man. I would never do that even if the customer wants it. Does not look good in my opinion.

[@DaleWHickman]

Fair enough