Breakwall Installation and Repair
Secure breakwall installation helps protect the coastline of Michigan’s many waterways as well as boats and other vessels when strategically placed and properly maintained. Huron Pointe Excavating serves Harrison Township, MI, and surrounding areas, dispatching experts in breakwall installation and repair. We respond quickly so there is no delay in installation or maintenance needed for your dock, marina, or other water structure.
The Importance of a Breakwall
A breakwall, also known as a breakwater or bulkhead, is an offshore structure designed to protect coastlines, harbors, and docked boats by dispersing wave energy. Intended to take the force of waves, tides, currents, and storm surges that would otherwise batter the coast and eat away at existing seawalls or natural elements, the breakwall is a permanent barrier between open water and the shoreline that prevents erosion.
What to Expect During Breakwall Installation
Michigan is overflowing with lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. Building any structure to control water is a feat. Rely on an experienced seawall construction company to deliver a formidable, long-lasting breakwall installation. Here is what you can expect from the project:
- We use modern techniques to master the shore, rock, and water.
- The breakwater typically stands independently or extends into the water.
- Breakwall construction methods reinforce and stabilize the shoreline.
- The structure is often made of rocks or concrete.
- A breakwater is formed as a wall or submerged barrier.
- The breakwall is positioned parallel to the shore.
Types of Breakwalls
The right kind of breakwall for your shoreline, dock, or marina depends on the body of water you’re protecting against, the environment around your harbor, and more. Location and size will determine the right type of structure, which could include:
- Vertical wall breakwater: Solid, upright structures, often made from reinforced concrete, they reflect wave energy in small spaces or near deep water.
- Mound breakwater: Piles of stones or rubble strategically laid to protect the outer layer and core from wave energy.
- Composite breakwater: A caisson breakwater with vertical sides usually intended for deep water and sometimes combined with a rubble mound.
Signs That Breakwall Repairs Are Needed
The Huron Pointe Excavating team has extensive experience working along the lakes of Michigan. Our team wants to protect the structures you have invested in and the property you own and prevent damage caused by seawater, storms, and the power of water.
Over time, the ebb and flow of water takes its toll on even the most secure breakwall, requiring breakwall repairs. Here are some signs:
- Waves are no longer broken by the barrier.
- Slabs are deteriorating.
- The shore takes an impact from water and its tides.
- There is loose soil or erosion damage.
- Boats are not protected in the dock.
- There is a loss of the property line.
If at any point it seems like your breakwater doesn’t look right or isn’t operating properly, it’s time to talk to the pros about breakwall repairs. It may be time to undergo marine construction repairs, whether through mudjacking, crack injection, or other solutions. We will focus on repairing your shoreline defenses to help avoid costly replacement of a breakwall whenever possible.
Get Breakwall Installation or Repair
Whatever the material your breakwall is constructed of, whether our company installed the structure or it already existed when you purchased your property, Huron Pointe Excavation is ready to assess the current breakwall installation. Our goal is to provide you with the solutions and repairs you need, whether creating a breakwall or other structure from scratch or making suggestions to fix an existing wall. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our experts.
