Use this Seawall Design Checklist to Make a Smart Choice There are many types of seawall designs out there. But choosing the one right for your shoreline can be challenging. After all, do you go for a simple and practical steel seawall? Or perhaps you should choose some eco-friendly rip rap? Each seawall design has its own set of benefits …
The Advantages of Seawalls? Long-Lasting Protection for Homeowners and the Environment Do you live along the Fox River or on the Chain O’Lakes? If so, you’ve probably seen your fair share of seawalls, also known as retaining walls. These steel, stone, or concrete structures commonly border the shoreline. So, what are the advantages of seawalls? Seawalls Defend Against Erosion and Flooding …
The Benefits of Seawalls Include Controlling Erosion and Limiting Flood Damage More and more property owners are realizing the benefits of seawalls as sea levels rise due to climate change. Seawalls help protect both the environment and shoreline property. Also called retaining walls, seawalls serve multiple purposes: Preventing land erosion of shorefront property Preventing or minimizing flooding due to storm …
Retaining Walls Are Your First Line of Protection Against Shore Erosion Seawalls, otherwise known as retaining walls, are a common sight along the shorelines of the Fox Waterway here in Illinois. If you’re a waterfront property owner, you may be wondering, “Do I need retaining walls? What do I need to know about them?” Seawalls Unlimited wants you to have …
Winter Is the Perfect Time to Install a Seawall on Your Property In the last months of the year, you may notice lots of construction sites working around the clock to get as much done as they can before winter sets in. Once snow falls, many types of construction work have to grind to a halt until conditions improve. So, …
Learn What to Look for When Choosing Marine Contractors When you’re looking to build a dock, seawall, boat lift, or other marine construction project, you want it to be done the right way. You want professionals who know what they’re doing, have your best interests at heart, and get the job done on schedule—for a reasonable price. So, where do …
When Flooding Hits, Seawalls Protect Your Shoreline with Erosion Control Do you own waterfront property? Does your shoreline border a stream, river, pond, or lake that occasionally floods? If you do, then flooding poses serious threats to the stability of your shore. To minimize the risks, you need to implement some form of erosion control. The best way to do …
Seawalls Provide Essential Beach Protection and Can Be Beautiful, Too Seawalls are a common sight on riverbanks and beaches around the world, performing the important duty of preventing shoreline erosion as a result of wakes, waves, and weather. A seawall is usually acknowledged as playing an important role in beach protection, both by helping protect waterside structures from being devastated …
Come Visit Us at 2017’s Biggest Boat Show! Spring is almost here, and soon boating season will be here as well. Are you ready? Do you have the boat you want to spend this season with? Do you have all the necessary equipment and accessories? If you have any doubts, or if you just want to have a great time …
Ice Can Damage Your Seawall—Stop It Cold In Its Tracks! Take a look around in the winter, and you’ll start to see that how much of a destructive force the cold can be. Water expands as it freezes and contracts as it melts, and you can see all sorts of structures getting serious damage from that process, from roofing to …