They’ve Come a Long Way Since the Pyramids

Posted on: 6 January 2021

Your waterfront property can be vulnerable to problems due to land loss. This encroachment of the water is prevented by building seawalls. When you are investing in seawalls for your property, you will want to have them properly designed. Good seawall designs will last and be more resistant to problems due to the marine environment. The following seawall solutions will help you create a design that is resistant to the marine environment:

Placing Temporary Barriers for Better Seawall Designs

There are temporary barriers that can be installed to begin the construction of the seawall. This can allow for better designs to support the wall, as well as good drainage. These designs can be used to build piers below the surface to provide a solid foundation. The drainage will protect soil materials to prevent land loss due to erosion.

Starting with a Foundation and Drainage for the Wall

The seawall design will start with a solid foundation after the temporary barriers have been installed. This allows for excavations to be done to install piers or other structural elements, including:

• Large gravel to hold soil in place
• Footing beams with piers below soil levels
• Concrete or stone tie-back system

The seawall's solid foundation will ensure that soils stay in place and you do not lose land.

Using Materials That Are More Resistant to Marine Conditions

There are also many choices of materials that can be more resistant to damage. Rather than building the wall of traditional wood or metal materials, you may want to consider modern synthetic options, including:

• Specially mixed masonry and concrete materials
• Vinyl seawall systems with attractive finishes
• Composite lumbers for an attractive wood alternative

The synthetic materials will provide a more durable structure to protect your land from erosion and encroaching water.

Designing the Wall to Deal with Marine Currents Better

The seawall shape is important when you are dealing with marine currents. You may want to use curved designs and features that allow water to flow freely. In addition, there may be some additional features you want to build, like breaks beneath the surface of the water. These additional structures will work with the seawall to reduce currents and protect your property.

The right design for your seawall will help protect against damage and ensure the new structure lasts. Contact a seawall design service to talking to them about these solutions to plan the construction for your property.