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Aluminum Seawall
Aluminum retaining seawall systems are aesthetically pleasing to the eye , strong and durable. They resist rotting, corrosion, cracking, insects and deterioration due to sand, soil and salt water.
For decades aluminum has been resisting corrosion in agriculture, industrial, and residential applications. Aluminum’s resistance to both fresh and salt water is proven by its use in ships, industrial pipes, culverts, heat exchangers and other demanding applications. Similar to vinyl, aluminum seawall is another option chosen for its longevity. Aluminum sheet pilings are a high performance and cost effective product compared to wood, concrete and steel. Water jetting is often used to drive aluminum pilings into soil. Aluminum sheeting has better capabilities of being driven into hard bottom conditions. Aluminum seawalls offer two cap options, such as aluminum or concrete.
Natural aluminum weathers to an attractive matte gray finish. Aluminum retaining seawalls add beauty to any residential or marina site. Its totally engineered design compliments the setting of both waterfront and hillside, with its smooth face and clean lines. One of the most important design criteria to consider when choosing a sheet panel is the strength to weight ratio. This will dictate the strength of panel needed to support the load behind the wall. Aluminum is an excellent material for use when an alternative material, such as vinyl or composite, is not strong enough to be driven into the ground due to tree roots, rock, or clay strata being present under the sand table. Aluminum has the strength to be driven through most obstructions while remaining light enough to install without heavy equipment.
Concrete Seawall
Today, most new and replacement seawalls are made by driving vinyl sheet piles down into the seabed and back-filling them with concrete. The seawall cap is then formed over the top of the vinyl sheet piles and epoxy coated seawall tieback bars are tied into the steel cage and the whole bulkhead cap is poured in concrete.
Provencher Piers concrete seawalls are pre-cast panels made with high strength concrete. We use prestressed, concrete piles driven by a barge and crane. After piles and panels are installed a concrete cap is constructed with a reinforced structural steel cage, per engineer specifications. All new seawall caps are built with champfered edges, light broom finish and fiber-mesh additive to retard cracking and corrosion.
Vinyl Seawall
Provencher Piers offers state-of-the-art vinyl seawalls, for commercial installations and waterfront home sites. A decision to use a vinyl seawall system will enhance the value of your property, and remove the burden of future replacement cost due to material break-down. A vinyl sheet pile seawall is an excellent choice for areas where the water bottom is soft.
Vinyl seawalls are the newest technology, carry up to a fifty year manufacturer’s warranty, and provide a lifetime of protection for your waterfront property. A vinyl seawall is an excellent option due to its longevity and inability to corrode and deteriorate. Vinyl sheet pilings are a high performance, environmentally friendly, and cost effective product compared to wood, concrete and steel. Traditional materials have no performance guarantee, and begin breaking down almost immediately in a salt-water environment. Vinyl seawalls are available in a variety of different colors and best of all; the material will not rust, decay or corrode in the marine environment.
Wood Seawall
Chosen for its aesthetic appeal, wood seawalls are commonly used in residential and golf course applications. Wood seawalls are designed and engineered with tie-backs to regain the supporting force with dead man anchors.
All of our wooden seawalls have been designed and engineered to assure the highest level of quality and structural integrity. Some might say we “overbuild” our seawall structures, but we feel strongly that when protecting your waterfront investment, there is simply no such thing. We build our seawalls to last, and we strive to provide superior quality materials and craftsmanship to our valued customers.
Rip Rap
Rip rap works by absorbing and deflecting the energy of waves before they reach the defended structure. The size and mass of the rip rap material absorbs the impact energy of waves, while the gaps between the rocks trap and slow the flow of water, lessening its ability to erode soil or structures on the coast.
Limestone rock is the preferred choice used to armor shorelines, stream beds, piling and other shoreline structures against scour or water erosion, it is used to protect coastlines and structures from erosion by the gulf, bay, and rivers. It can be used on any waterways or water containment where there is potential for water erosion.
The successful implementation of rip rap involves careful planning and meticulous attention to detail. Rip rap laid incorrectly can cause more problems than it solves.
Trusted Partners
Provencher Piers works with the following trusted partners to install their products. Our partners share our goal to provide and deliver the highest quality products for every project Provencher Piers performs.
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