An Outcropping Retaining Wall Benefits You Far More Than You Could Imagine! Spring arrives soon, and you know what that means—more time to spend on your shoreline! But how can you enjoy your shoreline if it’s harmed by hazardous conditions, like severe weather or flooding or erosion? An outcropping seawall can protect your shore from those conditions! Seawalls Unlimited installs …
Protect Your Worksite and the Environment with These Erosion Control Methods When left unchecked, soil erosion can threaten the structural integrity of construction sites and restoration projects. Erosion caused by wind, rain, or runoff can also harm the environment and lead to costly fines from regulators. For all these reasons, it’s crucial to use erosion control methods during construction and …
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 …
A Little Seawall Maintenance Goes a Long Way to Protect Your Shoreline A seawall is the very image of stability and endurance. Nevertheless, for all its sturdiness, it can only withstand so much before requiring seawall maintenance. Neglecting to inspect and maintain your seawall properly can result in structural failure and expensive repairs. And we don’t want you to have to …
Learn About Our High-Quality Retaining Wall Blocks When you build a seawall, you want it to stay standing for many years to come. That means it has to be made of high-quality materials. So, naturally, many seawall owners want to know what type of retaining wall blocks will make their seawalls last the longest. At Seawalls Unlimited, we have discovered …
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 …
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 …
Is your home bordered by a body of water? Do you often find yourself concerned by the levels of water during rain storms and other weather conditions? Shoreline homeowners are often harshly affected by flooding caused by rising water levels. Seasonal fluctuations in ground water storage can result from long- term trends and variations in precipitation. Several years of below-normal …