What good is a seawall?
Seawalls create a solid surface to ward off wave action that would otherwise erode the land where it meets the water. Oceanfront, lakefront and riverside property often requires a seawall. Waterfront property owners commonly use large rocks, chunks of cement and smooth concrete to keep the water where it belongs. New materials such as synthetic vinyl are also being used to fight erosion. The result is a smoother look, more attractive than standard cement bulkheads and seawalls. Be sure to regularly check the ground behind your seawall for holes. A hole indicates a loss of fill dirt, caused by a leak somewhere in the structure. Fill the hole with sand (and keep filling it) until the wall can be professionally repaired. If you don’t have a seawall or breakwall to keep your shoreline from shrinking, consider using the newest seawall technology to increase the value of your waterfront property. Search the Internet for seawall companies in your area.
