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Repair of deteriorated timber piling

Repair of deteriorated timber piling

Repair of deteriorated timber piling

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I have come across a few cases recently where a good method of repairing deteriorated timber piling in marine environments would be useful...........any ideas??

RE: Repair of deteriorated timber piling

See "Design of Marine Facilities" by John W. Gaythwaite
Chapter 11 'Rehabilitation, Maintenance and Repair', also references at end of chapter.

RE: Repair of deteriorated timber piling

You can wrap damaged piles of any kind in concrete or epoxy. Be aware that concrete pile jackets can add considerably to the load that the piles are supporting.  

RE: Repair of deteriorated timber piling

Here are a couple of methods to used to repair damaged piling. I don't know whic phone number is current.

Check out his website for a brief description of the product. I’ve never seen it being installed but have seen the end product.  These don't add much weight or bulk to the piling.

http://www.bocadockandseawall.com/faq.htm
   
FORMA-PILE by Papworth Industries
Papworth Industries, Inc, 278 SW 33rd Ct, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33315, USA, (tel)
305 525-7411.
PAPWORTH INDUSTRIES
278 S.W. 33rd Ct., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
800/524-7411
fax: 954/525-2363

Another one of the same type.
Pile Guard
http://www.dockpreservers.com/about/faq.php


Checkout Underwater Epoxies there are quite a few people who make systems for repair

Checkout the Seashield Products at this website.  I’ve seen this one used.

http://www.densona.com/DensoCatalog.htm

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