by Emily | Jul 25, 2026 | Blog
Kenner sits along the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, and that location comes with a specific set of soil and water challenges. Anyone building a dock, boathouse, or seawall here needs a foundation that can handle soft, waterlogged ground and the occasional...
by Emily | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog
The Bogue Falaya River winds through Covington and feeds into Lake Pontchartrain, and its river current combined with seasonal water level swings puts real pressure on bulkheads lining its banks. Unlike a calm lake shoreline, riverfront bulkheads here deal with moving...
by Emily | Jul 8, 2026 | Blog
Mandeville sits directly on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, and that lakefront position means seawalls here take a steady beating from wave action, water level changes, and the occasional tropical storm. A seawall in good condition protects a property’s...
by Emily | Jul 3, 2026 | Blog
Slidell sits at the northern edge of Lake Pontchartrain, and that setting shapes almost every decision that goes into a good deck. Humidity, sun exposure, salt-tinged air near the marshes, and the occasional tropical storm all take a toll on materials that might hold...
by Emily | Jun 27, 2026 | Blog
Slidell sits at the northeast corner of Lake Pontchartrain, where the lake meets the Rigolets and a network of tidal creeks, bayous, and canals that define one of the most active waterfront communities on the Gulf Coast. The area draws boaters, fishermen, and...
by Emily | Jun 24, 2026 | Blog
Pass Christian occupies one of the most exposed stretches of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Unlike communities tucked behind barrier islands or set back from open water, Pass Christian faces the Mississippi Sound directly. The beach runs right along the edge of town, and...
