How to Build a Pier: What the Process Actually Looks Like

How to Build a Pier: What the Process Actually Looks Like

Most waterfront property owners think about building a pier long before they actually do it. They picture the finished structure: a sturdy walkway extending over the water, a spot to tie up the boat, a place to fish in the evening. What they don’t usually...
What to Expect During a Marine Construction Project

What to Expect During a Marine Construction Project

  Most people hire a marine construction company once, maybe twice in their lives. A new dock before retirement. A bulkhead replacement after the old one finally gives out. A boathouse that has been on the wish list for years. It is not the kind of project most...
What Happens to a Seawall During a Hurricane?

What Happens to a Seawall During a Hurricane?

A seawall is designed to hold back water, resist erosion, and protect the property behind it through years of tidal fluctuation, boat wake, and ordinary weather. But a hurricane is not ordinary weather, and understanding what actually happens to a seawall during a...
What Is a Deadman Anchor and Why Does Your Bulkhead Need One?

What Is a Deadman Anchor and Why Does Your Bulkhead Need One?

Most waterfront property owners can describe their bulkhead in general terms. It is the wall at the edge of their property that holds the bank in place and keeps the water where it belongs. What far fewer people understand is that for most bulkheads, the wall itself...