If you live along the coast, you’ve likely seen seawalls. They might look like the foundation for a raised park overlooking the sea, or they might be a stretch of stones dividing the water from the beach. But what is a seawall? What is its purpose, and why does it matter? Well, it turns out […]
Seawalls are necessary to protect waterfront properties from erosion and flooding. But when water from a heavy rainfall builds up on the land side of a seawall, it can put pressure on the structure and cause it to lean toward the sea. To prevent this, seawalls should be stabilized and strengthened with strong Earth anchors, also […]
If part of your land borders a body of water or you are thinking of building a dock, it’s time to consider whether you need a seawall. What is a Seawall? A seawall is a barrier designed to prevent erosion, flooding, or other types of damage or encroachment from a body of water. It can […]
Decks & Docks Lumber Company now bends rebar to spec for custom stirrups. Stirrups are bent pieces of rebar that form a cage around which concrete is poured for structural components like beams and seawalls. What are rebar and stirrups? You’ve probably seen steel rods sticking out of concrete when passing any bridge construction, but […]
Florida Insider Fishing Report & Decks & Docks Create a Fancy New TV Set Catch the new Trex dock on the Florida Insider Fishing Report! The Chevy Florida Insider Fishing Report got a facelift this season, thanks to Trex and Decks & Docks Lumber Co. Together with Integrity Contractors of Palm Harbor, we built a […]
City of Palmetto is Sold on Vinyl Seawall The City of Palmetto, Florida found itself in a state of emergency in 2015 when the 90-year-old seawall protecting Riverside Park from the Manatee River was crumbling. Needing a fast resolution that worked with the long-term riverfront plan, the City of Palmetto reached out to local contractors and suppliers […]
