Seaside Seawalls is in Pinckney, MI working on the shoreline
of Portage Lake. Our talented team of marine construction specialists is
installing a brand new galvanized steel seawall in front of a failing cement
seawall. The project also calls for refining the condition of the lake bed in
front of the wall so we will dredge a 10’ x 62’ area and haul away the spoils.

Due to age and nature of the material, much like
the highways, the cement began to deteriorate. There a few different situations
that can agitate concrete and cause it to crumble. One is time. Given enough of
it oxygen in the air merges with calcium hydroxide in the concrete which causes
it to turn into calcium carbonate (chalk).  These buildups quickly break down and cause
the concrete’s surface to become weakened by large gouges. The extreme changes
in Michigan weather conditions can cause the concrete to expand and contract and ultimately
breakdown. Water is also a common enemy to concrete seawalls as it tends to erode the
material. Lastly, believe it or not, the largest problem with concrete is actually
caused by bacteria. An invasion of anaerobic bacteria to be exact. Resembling
the bacteria found in plaque on teeth, the microorganisms cling to the porous
holes in the concrete’s exterior and survive by drawing out mineral nutrients
within the material. Trace amounts of sulfuric acid is created by the bacteria’s
waste and eats holes into the already fragile concrete. Replacing the concrete
seawall with a galvanized steel seawall will eliminate these predicaments and
improve the home’s overall Portage lake waterfront appeal.

It’s common for Michigan’s spring season to bring swells of
rain storms.   Although that’s good news for crop owners, it can be very bad news
for the seawall owner that lacks a proper drainage set up for their seawall. Seaside
Seawalls has helped many seawall owners repair their wall from drainage
issues that had not been addressed during the original placement of the
seawall. Drainage is one of the most important parts of a quality seawall. This
step is sometimes compromised by a contractor who is trying to underbid another
to get the job. But be assured, Seaside Seawall will never compromise any steps
during installation. We take pride in installing only the highest quality and superior seawalls.

Most recently, we got a call from a Brighton, MI homeowner whose
existing boulder seawall had collapsed.
Our inspection of the problem revealed that the earth supporting the boulders
weakened due to improper drainage installment and the absence of filter fabric.

We revamped the seawall by removing the boulders and replaced
it with a steel seawall with proper drainage. To ensure the new seawall will
have the appropriate drainage, we placed 3/8” weep holes every 6 lineal ft. and
used 8 ounce filter fabric backing behind it. The holes were then adhered with
4” perforated drainage pipe and set to run the entire length of wall and then elbowed
through. With this new system in place, the property owner can rest easy
because their seawall now has all the proper components to last for years to
come.

Seaside Seawall guarantees our products and services to be
among the best in the business. Call us to discuss your needs with one of our
highly trained professionals. We will gladly provide you with a free estimate.

The recent heavy rains in Livingston County, MI created a bit of an ordeal for a 20 ft culvert and pipe situated within a swampy pond located in Brighton. The rising waters caused the area become washed out. The power of the water carved its own path that headed towards a stream further down the way where it could merge into. If not properly controlled and redirected, the wild waters could have potentially set off a chain reaction of problems causing more damage along its route. Seaside Seawall was called in to assess the issue and devise a plan to restore the running water to a more manageable stage.

Our team of experts came up with a brilliant plan to restore symmetry to the area and fix the problem. We installed a 4′ steel retaining wall to dam it; then a 24” culvert was welded and installed to assist the water to run through a more appropriate route to empty into the stream.

Don’t just think seawalls when you hear the name of Seaside Seawall. Our team of professionals can offer many services besides installing and repairing seawalls. Check out our home page and learn how we can help make some of your homeowner dreams come true.