Applications

Aquatic and Wetland Structures

Aquatic and Wetland Structures

Southern Pine lumber is a natural choice for sensitive aquatic environments, and its use for aquatic and wetland service includes a wide range of residential and commercial applications such as docks, piers, marinas, bulkheads, boardwalks and light vehicular bridges.

Aquatic and wetland structures are exposed to especially harsh environmental conditions; therefore, accurate specification of lumber, timbers and fastening hardware is critical to achieve proper performance and serviceability. For technical information userful to the professional who specifies Southern Pine for these applications, SFPA offers this comprehensive design and construction guide. Construction details are provided for building in both fresh and saltwater environments.


Contents include:

    • Sizes, Surfacing, Profiles and Patterns
    • Component Specifications
    • Service Conditions
    • Preservative Specifications
    • Decking Specifications and Installation
    • Marine Construction Details
    • Walkway and Light Vehicular Bridge Details
Aquatic and Wetland Structures

Applications

Aquatic and Wetland Structures

Aquatic and Wetland Structures

Southern Pine lumber is a natural choice for sensitive aquatic environments, and its use for aquatic and wetland service includes a wide range of residential and commercial applications such as docks, piers, marinas, bulkheads, boardwalks and light vehicular bridges.

Aquatic and wetland structures are exposed to especially harsh environmental conditions; therefore, accurate specification of lumber, timbers and fastening hardware is critical to achieve proper performance and serviceability. For technical information userful to the professional who specifies Southern Pine for these applications, SFPA offers this comprehensive design and construction guide. Construction details are provided for building in both fresh and saltwater environments.


Contents include: