Materials for docks piers and more you can also order everything you need for docks piers boat slips and other water edge projects.
Center match sheets for wood bulkhead.
The industry common wood bulkhead design can look like these examples.
The materials list for a wood bulkhead is pretty simple and short.
Designed to perform simultaneously as structural support and a wall vinyl sheet pilings have proven themselves as a great advancement in bulkhead construction technology they are strong long lasting and affordable.
We ship bulkhead materials daily.
Availability of lumber grades treatments wood species and vinyl brands may vary by location.
Posted on august 20th 2015 by aaron presley erosion toxins longevity wood boring insects aesthetics there are many factors to keep in mind when choosing bulkhead materials but the selection process is far more exciting than it was two decades ago today s fabricators have made great strides towards achieving the lifelike look and texture of natural materials using vinyl.
This is a close up of treated center match which is used to build wood bulkheads and sometimes other structures.
The wales horizontal boards are then connected to the landside of the pilings which have the center match sheets nailed to them.
Wood bulkheads are the least costly wall option from a first cost perspective.
It keeps the soil behind the bulkhead.
Pilings round or square wale.
The filter cloth is there to provide a clean appearance it keeps the soil behind.
Cheapest bulkhead materials anywhere.
Areas of use include freshwater and saltwater shorelines terraced landscaping and golf courses.
The industry common wood bulkhead design can look like this.
From front to back you will have pilings first.
From front to back you will have pilings first.
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16 penny nails or larger to attach the center match to the wales and the top cap to the wales.
The bulkhead materials listed above will work for most wood bulkheads or retaining walls built around residential locations.
Common materials used are pressure treated wood vinyl and steel.
The filter cloth is there to provide a clean appearance.
Staples to attach the filter cloth to the center match.
Since 1993 we have been the trusted supplier of bulkhead materials and other long lasting marine and shoreline building materials for docks piers marinas fenders and bulkheads.
Center match special tongue and groove filter cloth geotextile top cap optional tie rods.
A bulkhead s or retaining wall s primary purpose is erosion control whether it be by land or water.
Parts of a wood bulkhead include.
They are effective and give your waterfront a somewhat natural look.
