Concrete Seawall Construction
We begin by precasting concrete seawall slabs on site.
Concrete seawall construction. A concrete seawall will last for decades and require little or no maintenance. Seawalls and land lost due to erosion are generally not covered by insurance policies. There are several critical elements to a wall s construction that we take extra time to ensure are. We have learned many different methods to extend the life of our walls beyond what others are capable of.
Your seawall is a critical part of your property and ultimately home protection. To build one you ll need large metal poles to hold it up treated lumber concrete and a circular saw. Shore conditions help determine the type of seawall construction and materials used. Concrete seawall are individually engineered and installed to fit the conditions of each property.
Intended to last for fifty years or more under the conditions you re most likely to experience living near the water including rain waves and salt water concrete seawalls are made tough. Mark out the line of your proposed seawall then measure the high water mark for a month. If you have seen a seawall on the beach just know that seawalls on the lake serve the same purpose. Recent innovations in seawall construction have produced a what is being hailed as the next generation in seawall construction.
Seawalls protect the land from erosion by a body of water. Welcome to troy ousley seawall construction inc. A seawall is usually made of wood stone steel or concrete. A seawall is designed to protect your property from erosion by tidal water.
35 years experience in seawall construction. Just on a much much smaller scale. Decades of experience has taught us a lot about building the strongest seawalls in michigan. Concrete panels are preferable in large seawalls since reinforced concrete is stronger than most other materials and can be custom designed for aesthetically appealing results.
You don t want to spend more money over time fixing or repairing failed walls. Concrete is one of the most durable materials used in seawalls. We are the seasoned concrete contacting experts in leesburg in and offer a fully comprehensive range of services. The best of both concrete and vinyl seawalls is now available as a hybrid truline seawall.
We believe that the customer s vision is the most important aspect of the project. Or even yet having your home or upland structures damaged because the seawall failed. Concrete seawalls range in height from 10 to 20 and in thickness from 6 to 8. Concrete seawalls which may include steel or other metal reinforcements are one of the most durable seawall materials.
A new concrete seawall has a 40 50 year life expectancy.