Repair of deteriorated timber piling 1

[jfmann]

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??

 

[eureka]

See "Design of Marine Facilities" by John W. Gaythwaite
Chapter 11 'Rehabilitation, Maintenance and Repair', also references at end of chapter.
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[Prepakt1]

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.

 

[unclesyd]

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