Looking for dock pilings @ St Mark's

[wskybiz]

Hey all, I am looking for marine grade wood pilings to repair recent damage to my dock at St Mark's. Need +/- 12" diameter by 20-25' length. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Not sure if telephone poles will hold up in river water. Anyone have experience with that? I would entertain using some if so. I know hundreds were just replaced around Tallahassee but I can't locate any of those either. The specific marine dock pilings have to be ordered at a hefty price and wait. Hoping to find something local to Tally/ St Mark's that I can pick up. Figured I'd turn to the wise men of the forum! Thanks in advance for any feedback

[fishinfool]

Have you looked into PVC (filled with concrete) ? I am not sure if it is cost effective, but it might be more durable and more readily available.

[Fish Masterson]

Call gulfcoast lumber in woodville or Crawfordville, whichever is more convenient. One of the owners is a member here.

[wskybiz]

Will likely go the PVC/concrete route if I don't locate pilings this week. Gulf coast is on the list to check on. Thanks fellas

[Salty Gator]

Spoke to a friend that builds docks. He said you can’t use telephones poles because they will get worms and only last a couple of years. There is a special treatment for marine pilings