Steel Seawalls

Your choice in seawalls should be done with the guidance of a seawall professional. You want to ensure that you are doing everything possible to save your shoreline from eroding into the water.  Steel seawalls have been around forever and are very durable.  They are an excellent choice that will last for years to come.  Today, let’s focus on steel seawalls, while there are certainly many other options such as vinyl, rip rap seawall, outcropping, and more.

The process to install a steel seawall.

First, we begin by excavating the area.  This will allow us to make room for the installation.  We want the wall to be as stable as possible.  Because of this, we will suggest what is the best materials for your particular application.

Steel seawalls have been around for many years.  They are sturdy and require very little maintenance and did we mention strong?  Steel seawalls are the most durable and have the most resistance of any of the other materials which are why they have become the industry’s favorite.  They are more expensive than some other seawall material options but will last up to 25 years.

While the steel seawall does protect against erosion, it doesn’t fully protect. In fact, the ground around it is constantly moving and shifting. Because of this, you should inspect your seawall each spring to ensure that it is in good condition and nothing has noticeably moved. If something looks a bit out of place then having a professional such as Viking Marine Construction LLC is a great option.  Call today and we will be happy to come out and take a look for you.  Having maintenance done on your seawall is very cost-effective in saving your seawall from destruction.

Why get a seawall in the first place?

Some people seem to think that seawalls are for decorative reasons.  However, they actually have a purpose.  Seawalls are great for protecting the shorelines. If left alone the water would simply swallow up the land and bring it back into the water.  This is done through waves or currents in channels.  However, if you have the proper seawall installed, this will be prevented.

Steel Seawalls are great for protecting your land from flooding.  Flooding is something that most insurances will not cover. Living on a body of water, this can be of great concern.  When you have the proper seawall in place it will keep the water out where it belongs.

Steel seawalls take up very little space compared to say Rock Rip Rap.  However, Rock Rip Rap has its place in the coastal lines as well.  This means that the land to water will have a very smooth transition.  This means that there is less land compromised to have a seawall installed.

Steel seawalls over time will rust without proper maintenance.  You need to add a periodic coating of protectant every 5 years or so.  This will keep corrosion at bay so that your seawall can last for years to come.

Steel seawalls are the perfect choice for many people here in West Michigan.  That can be seen at the channels of Grand Haven, South Haven, Muskegon, and Holland.  Where the sea meets the land, there needs to be a barrier.  As the land will eventually erode.  This can be a real problem for businesses and homeowners.  In fact, there are some people that have lost their homes to Lake Michigan, don’t be one of them.  Get the protection that you need with a steel seawall or other types of seawalls today.