When living in coastal communities, it is important that an individual takes the necessary provisions to protect their home and property from constant exposure to water via water erosion.
Without some sort of protective measure in place, water erosion will slowly remove soils and sediments from the property, which can cause issues that can potentially damage a home.
Most homes and businesses will have a seawall that helps keep water from eroding away the surrounding land. The unfortunate thing however is that these seawalls do not last forever, and at some point, they may be in need of seawall repair. Titusville residents should know that a homeowner will be able to know when their seawall needs to be repaired or replaced, and today, we will go over some of the signs that an individual can pick up on to prompt them to get into contact with a seawall professional.
Physical Issues With the Seawall Itself
A sea wall needs to be in good shape to stop water from reaching the land behind it. If a seawall has a structural problem, it can cause water to seep through and erode away some types of soils and sediments. These structural problems will be easy to spot for homeowners, because there will be a physical issue with the wall itself.
For example, a cement seawall that is having structure issues will develop large cracks and holes that water can get into. This is one example of when a homeowner should consider calling a professional for seawall repair. Titusville residents who have structural issues with their seawall will notice depressions or holes in their yard, or they can see the exposed framework that keeps the wall intact.
Seawalls can be made of different materials, so the physical issues that can be observed may be different from one seawall to another.
Problems With the Property That can be Noticed
Once a seawall is starting to have structural issues, problems can also be noticed on the property itself, but oftentimes they are slowly growing, so it may be hard to notice at the moment.
As stated above, when a seawall has been compromised and the land is being eroded away by the seawater, natural holes and depressions can form. At first, a person may notice their land slowly starting to sag or become less solid, but when it becomes a problem, there will be a clear hole where no soil or sediment is remaining.
Water can easily pool in these eras. For example, after a strong rainstorm, a large pool or water may collect in these areas that have become sunken in. Before this happens, a homeowner should get new seawall repair. Titusville residents should know that land eroded away by water can be much harder to fix than the seawall itself.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Superior Stabilization Corp*
