Pouring Concrete Sea Wall

Through the use of a cofferdam you can create a dry space in which to work even in the middle of a river.

Pouring concrete sea wall.

Track the high water mark. We begin by precasting concrete seawall slabs on site. Sea walls retaining walls and fire pit all constructed out of concrete. When building a boat ramp or a bridge you will have to learn how to pour foundation concrete underwater.

You may like my other videos. Subscribe for the. Walk along the area where you intend to build your seawall carrying a tape measure notepad and. This is typical for many different seawalls.

The important thing to remember is that while the finished product will be underwater the construction technically is not. Making arrangements to build 1. After these slabs have cured we lift them with equipment and using high pressure water pumps we install the panels. If you find too much damage to repair on your own call a professional.

The repaired wall might hold up for some time but it might become an ongoing maintenance issue and a new seawall will be your best option. Contractor blake hawthorn set the bar high with this project and transformation in this backyard. Pour the quick drying concrete into the hole and set the post into it. After the panels have been set we form and pour a concrete seawall cap with tiebacks and deadmen.

Designed to fit atop any concrete seawall cap we can convert an ordinary seawall into a picturesque high performance wave inverting seawall. You can do this with a sump pump and a pail or wooded form. Just type lsailor1 in the youtube search bar. Place it around the hole and pump the water out.

Recent innovations in seawall construction have produced a what is being hailed as the next generation in seawall construction. This video shows you how to pour concrete in water. After the seawall cap has cured we back fill the dirt behind the completed seawall. Simply patch any small holes or cracks in the concrete so that they don t spread.

The best of both concrete and vinyl seawalls is now available as a hybrid truline seawall. Blake and his team of. Truline is a hybrid seawall combining the strength of steel reinforced concrete with long lasting protection of vinyl sheet piling. It will last around 30 years if built properly.

A seawall repair is not always a viable option and is often a band aid on a critical wound. Seawalls can be built from very different materials. Once you know the exact location of your seawall you can use existing rocks posts or. With our reverse s design the wave cap tested profile prevents over splash and erosion extending the life of your seawall.