How to Build a Dock

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Building a pier on the shore of a lake can prove to be an interesting and functional activity.Once you've determined the length that best suits your project, you only need a few materials to start assembling.Building the dock yourself can be quite a complicated and tiring task, but you can learn how to do it with the help of this useful information and by following some simple steps.

Steps

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You can find a detailed list at the bottom of this article in the "Things You'll Need" section.
Get as close to the water as possible:once assembled, the pontoon will be much heavier and difficult to move.
Position the strips so that the structure has a final measurement of 2.5x2.5 m.Use the short 10x10cm ones to check that the corners are right.Wait to fix them, you may need to make small adjustments.
Make sure all openings are closed properly and apply a layer of silicone around and on top of the cap to prevent leaks.
Measure the center of the square.Once you have found it, place a 5x10 cm, 2.5 m long strip as a support.
Turn the drum on its side and place it on top of the supports.Move them left and right as needed until the stem remains resting without touching the ground.Mark the precise point and fix the strips.Repeat this operation on both sides.
Place the drums on the bottom supports and measure where they end up.Then, use two 5x10 cm strips positioned perpendicular to create additional support.Finally, secure the strips with screws.
Place the corner brackets at each intersection of the support.
Place 2 on each side.Place all 4 drums between the supports with the eye screws and tie them securely with string.Tie a knot in the first screw, bring the rope to the other side and pass it through the second, then diagonally through the third until you reach the last ring.Tie a nice tight knot to secure the stem and repeat the same process with the other three.
With the help of one or two people, carry the pontoon to shore and temporarily tie it to something so you don't risk losing it while you make the finishing touches.
Place the 2.5x15 cm and 2.5 m long boards and leave 1-2 cm of space between one and the other.Prevent them from spilling over the edge of the structure.With the help of nails and a hammer, secure the boards from both sides.Try climbing on it:you should feel like the structure is solid and stable.
You can adjust the distance from the lake shore by increasing or decreasing the safety rope to which it is attached.

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