Residential Seawall Construction
*NOT available on the southeast coast of Florida from Ft Lauderdale down through the Florida Keys.*
New Seawalls
Florida Seawall Solutions can build your new seawall from start to finish. We are a full-service seawall solutions company with a great reputation. When considering a company to install your new seawall, consider trust, dependability, timeliness, and price. These are the very foundation of the well-trusted and well-reviewed company, Florida Seawall Solutions. We're not always the least expensive, but every member of our team is committed to making your seawall project as stress-free as possible. It is a permit-required project, and it is construction. We handle everything from permitting to engineering and installation. Your concept of a seawall is realized with a team of dedicated people at your service.
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Types of Seawalls
The type of seawall that is suitable for your property will depend on your location, soil type, and city, town, or county ordinances.
Vinyl Sheet Piling/Vinyl Seawall
Approved by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, vinyl has become the material of choice and is used whenever possible. Attractive and easy to maintain, vinyl seawalls can last up to 50 years. Municipal waterfront areas are often made with vinyl seawalls because, in addition to looking good, they are cost-effective. These seawalls don’t rust, rot, or crack when exposed to saltwater. Because they are lightweight, vinyl panels are easier to transport and install. This limits the amount of heavy machinery needed on site. Below is a list of other advantages of using vinyl.
Wood Seawalls
Seawalls made from pressure-treated lumber are sometimes less expensive than the alternatives such as vinyl and concrete. However, they are not as long-lasting. Additionally, wooden seawalls may be prone to rot.
Concrete Seawalls
When constructed properly and maintained well, concrete seawalls may last over 30 years. Concrete seawalls are made using reinforcing steel (rebar) and are very strong. However, often, small cracks develop, allowing water to seep down to the rebar, which begins to rust. Rust is the expansion of steel, and this causes the cracks to worsen. Any cracks in a cement seawall mean that the integrity is compromised. It is essential that any cracks are patched, and that care is taken to stop the joints from separating.
Rip Rap Seawalls
A rip rap seawall is sometimes used on shores and banks to slow erosion. Comprised of rocks, rip rap looks natural and allows vegetation to grow. Marine creatures can live in rip rap. It requires little maintenance and is considered environmentally friendly. Rip rap is not an effective solution for all waterways that experience frequent flooding or strong waves.
Advantages of Vinyl
As stated above, whenever possible, we highly recommend installing a vinyl seawall because of esthetics, cost, durability, and more. However, vinyl cannot be installed everywhere. Waterways with rocky shorelines pose problems for driving the panels into the substrata and another type of seawall may be necessary. Here are more advantages of vinyl.
- Engineered specifically for your property
- Incredibly durable
- UV protected
- Lightweight for easier transport and installation
- Color choices
- Environmentally safe
- Low cost
- 50-year warranty
Vinyl Color Options
