The tide, salt corrosion, and overwatered lawns can all cause serious damage to a seawall. Unfortunately, homeowners often ignore their seawalls. This can be disastrous as their failure can result in the structures behind them going underwater. To keep this from happening, be on the lookout for indications that your seawall needs to be replaced. Those indications include:
A Bowing or Leaning Seawall
Your seawall is supposed to protect your waterfront property from erosion. Over time, a steel seawall will start to corrode. If the pilings are too short and it is in mucky soil or has been buffeted by unusually high waves, it may start to kick out. If your seawall starts to lean, it may move, which will allow water to get behind it. The water
A Bowing or Leaning Seawall
Your seawall is supposed to protect your waterfront property from erosion. Over time, a steel seawall will start to corrode. If the pilings are too short and it is in mucky soil or has been buffeted by unusually high waves, it may start to kick out. If your seawall starts to lean, it may move, which will allow water to get behind it. The water