Tiebacks 101 – When We Recommend Them and Why
A seawall doesn’t just need strength out front.It needs something holding it back.That’s where tiebacks come in. On many lumber seawalls, bulkheads,…
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When Erosion Moves the Critical Line – Design Options That Still Work
Erosion doesn’t just take dirt.Sometimes, it changes what you’re allowed to do next.Along Charleston creeks, ponds, marsh edges, and riverfront lots, the…
Riprap, Living Shorelines and Hard Armor: Choosing Erosion Control for Your Marsh Edge
A vertical wall is not always the right answer for a Lowcountry shoreline. How riprap, living shorelines and hard armor compare on…
Seawall vs. Bulkhead: What the Words Actually Mean on a Charleston Waterfront
Seawall and bulkhead get used interchangeably, but they do different jobs. What each one is actually holding back, and which your Lowcountry…
Golf Course Pond Walls and Cart Bridges: Marine Construction Where You Least Expect It
Most people hear “marine construction” and picture docks, seawalls, boat lifts, or piers on tidal creeks. But golf courses need it too.…
Choosing the Right Bulkhead or Seawall for Your Waterfront Property
Your waterfront property in Charleston, South Carolina, deserves the best protection and aesthetics. When it comes to choosing the right bulkhead or…
A New Standard in Aesthetic Seawalls: Double Top Caps & Angled Handrails
A seawall doesn’t have to look like an afterthought. For years, a lot of lumber seawalls and bulkheads around Charleston, James Island,…
Seawall Drainage 101—Weep Holes, Filter Fabric, French Drains
Water always wins—unless you give it a path. Behind bulkheads and seawalls in Charleston, trapped water creates hydrostatic pressure that bows walls,…
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