Recent content by reynoldsautree

the posts are not in the ground. they are bolted to the floor with a metal bracket that goes over the end of the post and then bolts to the floor of the deck. We added some 4x4 supports around the bases of the poles thinking they might help stiffen things up, but i think the structure still...

It sways in all directions if you rock any of the posts back and forth. I think the sway is originating from where the posts connect to the decking. How might i get a more solid connection from post to deck.

So I have added some images but will give a short and sweet version of my problem. We have built three docks. 2 are walkways one is a big hang out area they are supported by 6x6 post and 2"x12 s underneath. They are not square but are sturdy. Since the posts were not put where they needed to be...