Many people do not realize that there are many materials that seawalls can be constructed out of, because it is most common to see a seawall constructed out of concrete. Even though a seawall is designed to protect a property from rising sea levels, no special material used for seawall construction is safe from degrading overtime. When it comes to seawall repair by a professional contractor, Jasmine Estates residents should become familiar with the different types of seawalls, so they can make the decision whether to repair an old seawall, or to get a new one constructed and installed on their property.
Wooden Seawalls
Believe it or not be seawalls are even known to be made from wood. Water and sand can easily break down the fibers of a wooden seawall, making it much more likely that these materials are going to need to be replaced in the near future by a professional contractor. Jasmine Estates residents should avoid using wood in general if they are considering repairing their seawall from further erosion. Wooden sea walls were much more common many years ago before the development of concrete, but concrete seawalls are not impervious to breaking down and degrading overtime.
Metal Seawalls
Another option of materials that seawalls can be made from different types of metal, usually stainless steel or aluminum. One of the biggest issues with using metal in seawalls is the fact that developing rust can weaken a seawall can even break it with constant exposure to water. With a professional contractor, Jasmine Estates residents are often made aware that once a metal seawall begins to rust, there is no way to avoid it. This reason alone is enough to make many people opt for the typical concrete configurations of their seawall, but even concrete is subjected to breaking down by rust. Concrete contains iron rebar that begins to rust and causes a seawall to lose its reinforcement capability.
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