Seawalls can be found in different areas than what some people might imagine. Many people are aware that seawalls are going to be found in coastal areas that are connected to the open ocean, which are quite popular in the state of Florida.
Yet many people forget to think about how important seawalls are to inland bodies of water, of which Florida is also known for having many. Regardless if a seawall is used in a coastal area or an inland area, their function is the same in the sense that they are designed to protect land from erosion from being constantly exposed to water.
Because of this, homeowners may find it important to periodically check on the state of the sea wall, and when necessary, it is imperative that homeowners find professional seawall repair. Sunny Isles Beach residents are probably aware of how important sea wall repair is, but they are probably not aware of some of the aspects to consider when dealing with a coastal seawall or an inland seawall.
Metal Seawalls are Not Ideal for Coastal Areas
Seawalls can be made out of many different materials. Some of these materials may be more durable than others, while others may be more cost-effective for homeowners who are on a tight budget.
Ocean water is different from fresh water because of the amount of salt that is present, and because of this, some materials do not do so well and break down quicker. Metal seawalls often do not do as well in seawater because they tend to rust faster than when placed in fresh water.
Rust doesn’t just affect the color of the metal. When rusting, it can weaken the metal material, which can mean that more quickly it will need professional sea wall repair. Sunny Isles Beach residents should know that metal seawalls can still rust in freshwater, but it will not rust at the same rate because there is less salt that is present to corrode the metal material. Keep in mind that different metals will also be affected differently by salt and rust.
Coastal Seawalls Tend to be Larger and Thicker Than Inland Seawalls
Another aspect about seawalls that some homeowners may not notice and think about is the size and extent in which coastal seawalls need to be when compared to a smaller inland body of water such as a small river or lake.
This can be due to a few different factors, but the most important is the way how natural ocean currents and waves tend to cause more erosion to land than an inland body of water.
To prevent this additional water erosion in coastal areas, seawalls tend to be thicker or taller than sea walls that are found inland. This is important to notice for homeowners because when it comes to seawall repair, Sunny Isles Beach residents in coastal areas may find their seawall repair to cost more and take longer to finish than an area that is found inland.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Superior Stabilization Corp*
