Originally Posted By: Blaine
Most important... Know your EXACT full pool water line before setting the dock height. Then double check it. I could go into details as to why I say that but just trust me.

When possible, I like to set the posts before the pond fills and then put on the stringers and the deck AFTER the pond is full.

Nice, thick ice is good for working on to get the deep water ends of those stringers in place, too.

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