2 Important Factors in the Cost of a SeawallThis article explains 2 important factors that go into the cost of a seawall or bulkhead. The first is the importance of a soil report. The second is the anchor system. Waterfront …
According to the Broward County Climate, Energy and Sustainability Program website regarding the Regional Resilience Standard on Seawalls, the Broward County Commission on November 13, 2018, has “approved the initiation of a land use plan amendment to establish a seawall …
The Turtle Hospital located in Marathon, Florida offers rescue, rehab and release services for turtles. Their facility has a 160,000-gallon salt water pool, two 30,000-gallon tanks, and 23 individual tanks to rehabilitate threatened and endangered sea turtles. The 160,000-gallon salt …
Many commercial and residential waterfront property owners in Texas are trying to decide whether to repair or replace their seawall or bulkhead. Several factors go into the decision and it is best to have a marine contractor review your project …
How Much Does a Seawall Cost? The first question usually asked by a homeowner or someone purchasing property on the water when it appears a new sea wall is needed is “what is the cost of a new sea wall?”. …
As many of you know, there is an overwhelming amount of information, data and ideas on the subjects of climate change and sea level rise available on the internet. For those living in coastal communities that are dealing with some …
Hurricane Irma, the catastrophic and unofficially 4th costliest hurricane on record, lasted 12 days, took 134 lives and damaged or destroyed much property and the environment. The devastating storm stretched approximately 650 miles from east to west. Florida, one of …
The most recent count of the number of lakes in the world by National Geographic was 117 million! Using the latest technology and satellites, they were able to determine the 117 million lakes make up almost 4% of the Earth’s …
Estimating the Cost of a Seawall When considering the cost of building a new seawall, there’s a good chance that your first step was to go online and type in some version of the question: what does a seawall cost? …
Land erosion and storm surges are an ever-growing concern for homeowners and businesses with locations near the ocean. Seawall structures protect your property from eroding into the sea and are an investment that, when built properly, can offer years of protection. With …
As sea levels rise, homeowners with shore-front properties are finding it increasingly difficult to sell their homes. Home buyers are beginning to view them as risky investments. However, seawalls may be the solution to preventing rising sea levels from destroying …
For the Atlantic Basin area, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, the official hurricane season is nearing its end now. The season typically runs from June 1st to November 30th. This 2016 season …
Beautiful Marco Island, off the Gulf Coast near Naples, Florida is a small island in which about 80% of the properties are waterfront. Much of this area was developed with canals in the 1960’s using concrete seawalls. Today, the property …
Areas along the coastal US, in particular the state of Florida with the Everglades, has an amazing and fragile ecosystem. With exposed land and ecology in the water, it is imperative to try to minimize or have a low impact …
Seawalls are a critical first line of defense to protect property from erosion and other damage associated with storm surge and increased wave action and turbulence caused by hurricanes. The destructive forces associated with these storms can be very damaging …
Climate change has resulted in sea levels that are now higher than ever before in recorded history; scientists predict sea level rise is a trend that will continue throughout this century placing many of the world’s coastal cities directly in …
It is common to encounter shallow rock in certain areas that interfere with the installation of all common types of sheet pile other than steel. The rock is too hard to drive conventional steel alternatives like precast concrete, vinyl sheet …
When you live on beautiful, waterfront property, you want to make sure you don’t lose any of it to erosion. Unfortunately, seawall failure can compromise the safety of your waterfront while also allowing erosion to eat away at your property. …
Many Florida residents find themselves in need of retaining walls, seawalls and bulkhead options. But these individuals have a lot of questions. They need to know how to choose seawall material, when to replace or repair a retaining wall and …
Trying to decide which method of seawall, bulkhead and retaining wall repairs or replacements are best? Keeping property safe from encroaching seawater is vital. Here are the facts you need to know about the different systems available for seawall, bulkhead …
When you have waterfront property in sunny Florida, the last thing you want is for your property to erode away. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to prevent water erosion from reducing the size of your property and compromising …