Timber Pile Cut Off
Timber Pile Cut Off
(OP)
I was looking for some suggestions on timber pile protection at the cut off. Our spec's call for (3) coats hot creosote followed by one coat of coal tar pitch. The contractor pouring the pile caps and grade beams would like to use the creosote and substitute the tar with a 15# felt. Is this an acceptable coating?
Also, when talking with the contractor I got the feeling that hot creosote was not what he had in mind. Can the creosote be applied cold?
Thanks
Also, when talking with the contractor I got the feeling that hot creosote was not what he had in mind. Can the creosote be applied cold?
Thanks





RE: Timber Pile Cut Off
Here is a link the site to purchase the latest edition - AWPA M4-02 (Very affordable at $12.00)
http://www.techstreet.com/cgi-bin/browsePublisher?...
If the contractor does not like your spec, here is a diplomatic way to give him other acceptable choices without buying into his "home-brewed" solution.
RE: Timber Pile Cut Off