Seawalls are a very important fixture to the buildings and structures of coastal areas. They are designed to help protect structures as well as coastlines from regular damage and erosion caused by the natural movements in a body of water.
Seawalls will do a great job in protecting objects from water erosion, but unfortunately, they will not last forever. Seawalls can be made of different materials, but all of them will degrade to some degree due to constant water erosion. For this reason, a homeowner or business owner may need at some point seawall repair. Bal Harbor residents should know that a seawall is not often to fail all of a sudden, but it requires sears of ware in order to do so.
Because of this, seawalls that are in the process of degrading will often have signs that the seawall’s material is starting to break down and give way. Here we will be going over some of the common signs that people notice when it is time to seek out professional seawall repair.
Land Erosion That Can be Observed Behind a Seawall
One of the most common issues that homeowners or business owners can observe if there is a problem with their seawall is signs of erosion on their property.
If a person notices gaps or holes in their property behind a seawall, it is a clear sign that there is something wrong with the structural integrity of the structure, and it is in need of professional seawall repair. Bal Harbor residents should know that a functioning sea wall would prevent these issues from happening in the first place.
Some people might see these holes and gaps as initially harmless, but they can cause many issues in the future. Locations in Florida can change shape because of shifting soils and sinkholes, but if you see depressions around a seawall, it should be investigated by professionals.
Are Cracks in the Seawalls a Serious Issue?
Another common issue that many homeowners or business owners witness when they have a property with a seal wall present is cracks in the wall itself.
Some of these cracks can be shallow and not very deep, while others a person will notice that they can see clearly that there is a fissure in the seawall, and this is something that should not be taken lightly. If you are someone who notices that there are serious cracks in your seawall, you should consider getting professional seawall repair. Bal Harbor residents should know that cracks will only get bigger over time, so it is important to address them while they are still not a serious issue.
Cracks will slowly grow larger and allow a larger amount of water to get on the other side of the seawall, which leads to instances of erosion due to constant exposure to water.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Superior Stabilization Corp*
