Our waters and climate lend themselves to a variety of options for seawall construction in Florida. Although seawalls support the function of protecting your waterfront home from the shoreline, it doesn’t mean they need to be unsightly, or industrial looking. Also known as bulkheads or retaining walls, the use of vinyl sheet piling offers an …
Those of us here in Florida know how essential a solidly-constructed seawall is to keeping the soil and water from adversely impacting each other. Floridian seawalls literally represent our coastal defense system. They also allow us to live as close as possible to our stunning waters. Seawalls come in all shapes and sizes and can, …
Living in Florida comes with a number of great benefits, such as year-round warm weather and beautiful coastal views. Residents of Florida have a responsibility to help protect the state’s shorelines, both along the coasts and inland waterways. Seawalls installed on your property help protect the shorelines of Florida by preventing soil erosion. As you …
If you own a property on the water, you know, all too well, how much of an impact the stability and quality of your seawall has on the value of your property. Keeping your seawall in good repair is important, but so is its appearance. The look of your seawall can vary depending on what …
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1. Create a communication plan. Before the seawall repair project even begins, you should meet with contractor and create a definitive plan detailing how you will stay abreast of changes and updates. Will you be checking in by phone? Do you plan on stopping by the jobsite in person? Will you be dealing exclusively with the …
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At Gibson Marine, completing every job on time and on budget is simply the protocol, but not all contractors are created equal. An unscrupulous contractor can wreak havoc on the lives of the homeowners, developers, or builders involved in a project. Over the last 30 years, we’ve rectified nightmare contractor situations for many clients. Most …
The rich history of seawall construction can be traced back thousands of years to the Eastern Roman Empire. The first seawalls are commonly attributed to the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who ordered their construction in 448 A.D. The original marine barricades were built as part of a larger defense …
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Palm Harbor Community Project Details A local golf course recently received a much needed overhaul of their retaining walls and drainage on the golf course at Highland Lakes retirement community in Palm Harbor. When Highland Lakes needed to replace their wood retaining walls on three of their holes, they turned to Gibson Marine Construction to …
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