The seawalls that are lining coastal areas are designed to help protect land and property from constant water exposure and water erosion. Some sea walls made from specific materials will work better than others, but all types of seawalls will get damaged from constant or severe exposure to water.
Living in the state of Florida, one of the biggest concerns each year for coastal communities is the chance of a hurricane or strong seasonal storms damaging their home or property.
This makes many people wonder if they should be worried about a hurricane needing them to get professional seawall repair? Palm Beach residents should know that all hurricanes are different, with some being stronger than others. Some hurricanes can create situations that can damage a seawall, and in fact, seawall repair tends to be needed more after a severe storm has passed by.
What Kind of Damage Can Seawalls Sustain From a Hurricane?
Seawalls are designed to protect coastal areas from erosion and storm surges,
including those caused by hurricanes. But even well-built seawalls can sustain damage during particularly severe storms.
The impact of a hurricane on a seawall can range from minor cosmetic damage, such as cracks and minor erosion, to significant structural damage that requires extensive repairs or even complete reconstruction.
Some of these issues observed after a hurricane has passed can be hard to identify, so it may be a good idea to go ahead and get into contact with a professional company that handles seawall installation and seawall repair. Palm Beach residents should know that the severity of damage is often amplified if the seawall is made from a flimsy material, or if the seawall is old and has some issues before a hurricane has come by.
Are All Seawalls Damaged by Hurricanes?
Even minor hurricanes are something that homeowners should take seriously if it is coming remotely close to where they live. Depending on the rainfall, wind speed, and the speed of the storm, most hurricanes will cause some degree of damage.
This leads many people to believe that a hurricane will always cause damage to their seawall, but this is not true. Depending on the specifics of a particular hurricane, a homeowner may not need to get professional seawall repair. Palm Beach residents should know that while this may be true, they should never assume that their seawall is perfectly sound.
Always assess the state of a seawall before and after a storm to ensure that your property will be protected, and you are not required to make timely and costly repairs in the future.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Superior Stabilization Corp*
