The history surrounding seawalls is vast and dates back thousands of years to the Roman Empire and the first century BC. The breakwater wall was built as a safeguard to protect Caesarea Maritima, not only from harsh weather conditions, but also to keep out enemies. This wall is still standing today. Over time, the construction of seawalls changed and became …
Rip Rap, Outcropping, and Steel Seawalls: What Are They?
So you’ve made your decision—after assessing the state of your property’s waterline, investigating the effects of shoreline erosion, and learning about the protection a seawall provides, you’ve come to the conclusion that you’re getting seawalls installed, and you feel good about it. You’re sure of yourself. You know what you’re doing. At this point, you might think that the decision-making …
Is Your Seawall Eroding?
Years ago seawalls were created with material including concrete slabs and rebar and were not designed to last for long periods of time. These shoreline shields usually would break down after 20 or 30 years. Therefore, Seawalls all over the world are in need of repair today. Thankfully, we now have more experience constructing seawalls and are more equipped to …
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