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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Check Out This List of Winter Favorites from Seawalls Unlimited! The Chain O’Lakes is already always a kind of paradise for any nature-lover, but when temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, that’s when it really becomes a winter wonderland for the local outdoorsmen. This system of 15 lakes in Northern Illinois is home to numerous state parks and recreational …
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 …