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Education on dock building and local waterway |
- Newspaper articles and publications about your body of water (Example Resource - Article on personal dock value, June, 2007)
- Preliminary search of local contractors
- Preliminary search of marine trade publications
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| Review dock and site conditions |
- Salt vs. fresh water
- Stationary vs. floating docks
- Review shoreline conditions
- Review water depth, change in elevation
- Regulatory status
- Review typical designs
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| Review dock components |
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| Review specific waterfront regulations |
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| Planning Phase |
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Develop your personal 'green team' -- advisors, contractors, engineers |
- Professional fees and qualifications
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| Evaluate research and create time frames |
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| Permit / Construction Phase |
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| Maintenance Phase |
| Monitor results, service and warranty |
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| Resources |
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An easy to understand
video and plan kit will explain step by step how to build a wood floating dock,
the right way the first time. The plan kit contains general drawings with a bill
of materials list indicating hardware, lumber, fasteners and floatation
suggested. This small investment will make your job much easier without wasting
your time or material. Send for your plan kit today! |
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