Regular inspection of your seawall for signs of damage will help determine if yours needs repairs or possible replacement.
Look for the following to help determine if your seawall needs work.
Cracks in the Seawall Cap or Seawall
Cracks in the seawall cap or seawall could lead to exposure of the steel rebar reinforcement in your wall. Exposure of the rebar could lead to corrosion and possible failure of your seawall. If you see signs of possible exposure and/or corrosion it would be a good time to a seawall repair company. It could be early enough to repair the seawall and mitigate further damage that could lead to possible failure and a much more expensive replacement of your seawall.
Missing Chunks or Voids in the Seawall
Voids in the seawall could have been caused by cracks in the concrete. Cracks can lead to the erosion of concrete and possible failure of the seawall. A seawall missing large chunks of concrete should be inspected immediately in order to access the level of damage to the seawall.
Large or Widening Voids Between Seawall Slabs
If you see a gap between seawall slabs that is significantly larger than the other gaps between slabs, or the gaps appear to be widening in general, this could be a sign that the joints have weakened or broken. It is usually caused by anchors failing, which can lead to the seawall cap cracking and/or significant damage to seawall slabs.
Cracks, Bowing, Leaning In or Out, or Crooked Seawall
Seawall slabs are under constant stress and pressure. A pressure imbalance can lead to a slab cracking, bowing, leaning, or becoming misaligned. And if the slab is not repaired or replaced, and the pressure balance restored, the slab(s) can buckle resulting in a partial or complete sudden seawall failure.
Rust Stains on the Seawall
Rust stains can occur if the steel reinforcement structure in your seawall has been exposed to water. The rust stains could be signs of the erosion of the support structure holding your seawall together. If you can’t easily track the source of the rust to a nonessential feature of the seawall, especially if you are unfamiliar with the seawall’s maintenance history – you should contact a professional to have the seawall inspected.
Settled Soil or Sink Holes Along the Seawall
Soil settling or holes in the ground along or near your seawall are signs of erosion. Erosion is another common cause of a pressure imbalance, that can lead to slab damage and potential seawall failure. Call a professional seawall repair company right away to assess the problem and make repairs before seawall failure occurs.
Seawall Slab Damage is the Leading Cause of Sudden Seawall Failure
If you see any signs of a seawall pressure imbalance, call a seawall construction company immediately. Repairing a damaged slab is much more affordable than having to replace a seawall that has failed.
It is a good habit to check for seawall erosion, especially after major storms, and especially for aged seawalls. It is not always easy to know what to look for when everything looks good from what you can visually see. It is a good idea to hire a professional, at least once per year, to inspect your seawall.
Atkin Marine Services Inc is your one stop shop for all of your seawall repair and replacement needs in Sarasota, Florida. Contact us today about any signs of seawall damage you see and ask for a free consultation.
Look for the following to help determine if your seawall needs work.
Cracks in the Seawall Cap or Seawall
Cracks in the seawall cap or seawall could lead to exposure of the steel rebar reinforcement in your wall. Exposure of the rebar could lead to corrosion and possible failure of your seawall. If you see signs of possible exposure and/or corrosion it would be a good time to a seawall repair company. It could be early enough to repair the seawall and mitigate further damage that could lead to possible failure and a much more expensive replacement of your seawall.
Missing Chunks or Voids in the Seawall
Voids in the seawall could have been caused by cracks in the concrete. Cracks can lead to the erosion of concrete and possible failure of the seawall. A seawall missing large chunks of concrete should be inspected immediately in order to access the level of damage to the seawall.
Large or Widening Voids Between Seawall Slabs
If you see a gap between seawall slabs that is significantly larger than the other gaps between slabs, or the gaps appear to be widening in general, this could be a sign that the joints have weakened or broken. It is usually caused by anchors failing, which can lead to the seawall cap cracking and/or significant damage to seawall slabs.
Cracks, Bowing, Leaning In or Out, or Crooked Seawall
Seawall slabs are under constant stress and pressure. A pressure imbalance can lead to a slab cracking, bowing, leaning, or becoming misaligned. And if the slab is not repaired or replaced, and the pressure balance restored, the slab(s) can buckle resulting in a partial or complete sudden seawall failure.
Rust Stains on the Seawall
Rust stains can occur if the steel reinforcement structure in your seawall has been exposed to water. The rust stains could be signs of the erosion of the support structure holding your seawall together. If you can’t easily track the source of the rust to a nonessential feature of the seawall, especially if you are unfamiliar with the seawall’s maintenance history – you should contact a professional to have the seawall inspected.
Settled Soil or Sink Holes Along the Seawall
Soil settling or holes in the ground along or near your seawall are signs of erosion. Erosion is another common cause of a pressure imbalance, that can lead to slab damage and potential seawall failure. Call a professional seawall repair company right away to assess the problem and make repairs before seawall failure occurs.
Seawall Slab Damage is the Leading Cause of Sudden Seawall Failure
If you see any signs of a seawall pressure imbalance, call a seawall construction company immediately. Repairing a damaged slab is much more affordable than having to replace a seawall that has failed.
It is a good habit to check for seawall erosion, especially after major storms, and especially for aged seawalls. It is not always easy to know what to look for when everything looks good from what you can visually see. It is a good idea to hire a professional, at least once per year, to inspect your seawall.
Atkin Marine Services Inc is your one stop shop for all of your seawall repair and replacement needs in Sarasota, Florida. Contact us today about any signs of seawall damage you see and ask for a free consultation.
