Ryan,
You're driving me nutz....information overload! The house roof thing is probably 4 years away, so hang onto that one for me. Cracks me up, tho, because it has already been on my mind (screws thru the roof or clip panels...hmmmm). I am gonna focus on the pier and dock since they will be early 2006 prep. projects. I will admit that since the pier is small square footage, I would seriously consider the additional cost to just do it right with clip panels.
Ya know, it seems like every time I open this forum you guys come up with one more thing that I gotta do before the water backs up. This whole thing started out as simple...just clear the timber this year and push the dirt next year. Now my laundry list is growing and I am starting to feel like 9 months ain't enuff time to do all the laundry. Yikes! (the only one that is not surprised is wifey! she is used to this)