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 …
The weather is warming up and with countless seasonal events along the lake in both McHenry county and Lake county, there is no better place to enjoy the sunny weather than on the Chain O’Lakes! Luckily, we have put together a list of great events along the Chain O’Lakes that you cannot miss. So, get your calendar out and start …
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 …
Take it from us—installing a dock is a lot of hard work. So, when you’ve gone through all the effort of getting a pier installed, it might seem strange to you to suggest that you take it back out of the water. After all the time spent getting it put together and getting it secured in its current spot, why …
There are few things in life that give you the feeling of truly experiencing summer the way a big crisp lake does. Sunlight warming your skin, boats gently bobbing on the waves, the buzz of a passing jet-ski, maybe some gulls circling overhead. It’s truly the idyllic scene that we all want to be in during these midyear months. But …
Those who grew up near the water know exactly what rip rap is and chances are you climbed over it a few hundred times in your life. For those who do not know, rip rap is loose stone that is used to form the foundation for a structure or breakwater as well as to strengthen structures near water. Even though …
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 …