What Causes Cracks in Seawall Caps?

The seawall cap holds everything together by tying and securing the panels into their installed positions. Most seawall caps are made from poured concrete reinforced with steel. The great thing about concrete is that it never lies. Concrete always displays a stress reaction to unstable soil.

Once a seawall begins to experience movement related to soil instability caused by soil migration and void formation, the seawall cap experiences tremendous lateral stress. This stress is caused by hydrostatic pressure and water-saturated soil (typical soil grade mass) build-up on the landward side of the seawall. Also, the seawall berm (the soil mass surrounding the bottom of the seawall) has typically been compromised at this point and has become unstable.

How Do You Repair Cracks in Seawall Caps?

Seawall Repair Network contractors employ high-strength concrete repair materials to repair cracks in seawall caps, restoring the structure’s strength and integrity. The Seawall Repair Network’s proprietary materials, equipment, and repair processes remedy this damage and other seawall issues.