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Smart Sizes
ОглавлениеThere is economy in making dock sections longer over shorter ones when deciding how to best make up the footprint. There will be fewer sections to handle, fewer legs or pilings to install, and less hardware needed. But, remember, the longer you make them the heavier they’ll be, potentially weighing more than what you want to lift. Since many DIYers work alone or with no more than one other person, keep in mind the fact that size sections for your project shouldn’t be larger than what you can handle. To follow, I’ve included plans for some popular sizes that many DIYers work with. For light, residential-grade docks, the sizes featured ahead can be built with 2-inch by 6-inch (38- by 140-millmeter) stringers and 1-inch by 6-inch (19- by 140-millimeter) decking. Choose a lightweight decking, like cedar, and opt for a plan that minimizes the framing to a 24-inch (61-centimeter) span. Also, consider making removable deck panels as shown earlier if you really want to lighten it up.