Landing jetty

[Aiken]

I've been asked by a friend what would be the best timber to replace an existing jetty on a riverbank?
At present the "posts" are sound but the decking needs replacing. He's considered the decking sold at the sheds but want a more indivdual touch.
Any ideas on wood types and preservative etc.

Wish i had the money to own a boat

 

[Thermo]

depends on his budget, oak has always been traditionally used for harbours etc

 

[Jasonb]

Opepe, Ekki and Greenheart are all good timbers for piers, jettys etc they are very rot resistant so don't need a preservative. They are also available in large cross sections and lengths -400x400x12m is about the largest.

Green oak would work out a cheaper option about £16 cu ft and you could get this milled to what section you need.

Jason

 

[Scrit]

The other alternative might be to consider using baulks of recycled polyethylene - it never rots.

Scrit