Protect Your Property with a Seawall
Having a lakeside property is great, but the years of the wave action can gradually erode that property. By having a seawall installed, you can add style to your property while also slowing the erosion caused by the constant flow of water. Seawalls can also be designed to complement the look of any of your docks or boat lifts, giving you a great looking property and adding value to it at the same time. Without a seawall installed, this erosion will get progressively worse and could even deplete the overall value of the property. In today’s post, we will discuss the benefits of having Pro-Tech Marine install a seawall to your lakeside property in Southwest Michigan.
A Proper Seawall will Deter Erosion on Your Property
Over the years living on a lake, you may notice your property progressively getting smaller due to the constantly changing tides and wave action caused by boats and other aquatic vehicles. With this flow of water hitting your property, you will notice your property shrinking over time. This can end up adversely affecting the overall value of your property. Pro-Tech Marine builds high quality steel sheeting to build our seawalls to ensure that they will last for years and years. These sheets are welded vertically and horizontally to heavy waler beams, giving the main structure extra strength. We also make sure the wall is preloaded before we make the final welds to the deadmen. We finalize the wall with 8” channel caps, though we can customize the caps for improved wave diffusion.
Protect Your Michigan Lakeshore Property During the Winter
Snow and ice can cause significant shoreline damage to your property. Ice expands and contracts with the changing temperatures, causing it to push into the shoreline a create a heaving that cannot be corrected. Then, when the ice breaks up and melts in the Spring, the wind will cause it to drift, potentially causing damage to your shoreline. By adding a seawall to your shoreline, you can protect your property from the damage that can reduce the size of your property and cause it to look like an eyesore. Pro-Tech Marine can work with you to design and install an effective seawall that will protect your property even during the harsh winter months.
