Dock broke - question about aluminum trusses or other aluminum DIY solutions

IslandRadio · 10-25-2015, 08:49 PM

My very old wooden dock broke in half a couple of weeks after I tilted it up from the season (the dock is hinged at the shore).

So, I have to fix it - most likely in the spring. Would like to do it myself (well, with help!).

One solution I'm thinking about is to use 12 inch square aluminum trusses - running down each of the sides, with cross members between them for further stabilization and strength.

These types of trusses are not inexpensive, but probably quite a bit less expensive than getting a whole aluminum dock frame strong enough to be tipped up - but maybe not.

Anyone know anything about the cost of strong aluminum dock frames suitable for docks up to 40 feet (mine is around 35 feet)?

Thanks and Regards,

Steve

10-25-2015, 08:49 PM	#1
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Dock broke - question about aluminum trusses or other aluminum DIY solutions My very old wooden dock broke in half a couple of weeks after I tilted it up from the season (the dock is hinged at the shore). So, I have to fix it - most likely in the spring. Would like to do it myself (well, with help!). One solution I'm thinking about is to use 12 inch square aluminum trusses - running down each of the sides, with cross members between them for further stabilization and strength. These types of trusses are not inexpensive, but probably quite a bit less expensive than getting a whole aluminum dock frame strong enough to be tipped up - but maybe not. Anyone know anything about the cost of strong aluminum dock frames suitable for docks up to 40 feet (mine is around 35 feet)? Thanks and Regards, Steve