As Alternate Materials Become More Mainstream for Shoreline Protection, Expect to See New Looks in Seawalls.
A new Florida coastal community is looking to invest in the future. Little Harbor, a new seaside village located on the South Shore of Tampa Bay, is renovating the former Bahia Beach marina, which will be the center-piece of this world-class residential resort.
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Hurricane Ravaged Community Chooses Modern Seawall Material for Future Storm Erosion Protection
 The homeowners of Inlet Point chose ShoreGuard FRP (fiberglass reinforced polymer) for their 2800’ seawall project. The original bulkhead was constructed of wood which had been attacked by marine borers. Hurricane Ophelia destroyed the deteriorating structure. (read more)
Collington Harbor Channel Saved From Shipworms Thanks To Advanced Materials
 In 2003, Hurricane Isabel damaged the northern side of the community’s wooden bulkhead. Last year, another storm revealed hidden damage on the bulkhead’s southern end. “A big nor’easter blew a lot of the water out the channel. Once the water was gone, my wife and I were shocked to see that the exposed pilings had been almost eaten away. We wouldn’t have noticed it if the waterline hadn’t gone down in the storm,” says Turek.
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ShoreGuard Saves Ancient Treasure Trove
 An ultra-modern construction material is giving archeologists a chance to finally learn more about an ancient society. In January 2006, crews completed a bulkhead in Edisto Beach, South Carolina using ShoreGuard 950, an exclusive vinyl sheet piling product created by Crane Materials International CMI.
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World Class Marina Development Chooses CMI for Seawall and Dock Solutions
The new Pirates Cove Marina in Port Isabel, TX is one of the most modern and environmentally friendly on the gulf coast. Revolutionary new materials were used for the seawall and dock construction. CMI was the only company that could provide the complete solution.
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Revolutionary Seawall Material Protects Tampa General Hospital Waterfront
Tampa General Hospital had a deteriorating steel seawall. The failing structure threatened the hospital foundation as well as the new parking garage. A revolutionary vinyl seawall material was used to stop shoreline erosion and protect the facility.
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Advanced Construction Materials Support Bolsa Chica Wetlands Groundwater Infiltration Project
 The Bolsa Chica wetlands in Orange County, California is a place full of life. Flocks of sanderlings skim the water. Peregrine Falcons soar over the mudflats. Peeking through the marsh grass are scores of other endangered birds, native plants, and animals. Yet, not long ago, this unique wildlife paradise was almost wiped out. (read more)
A Long Island Homeowners Association Decides to Replace Their Old Wood
Bulkhead With Vinyl
 Captain’s Walk is a lovely community of townhouses in Bay Shore, New York. Most of the homes face Long Island’s Great South Bay, allowing residents to sit and gaze at the water and enjoy the distant view of the historic Fire Island Lighthouse. Mark Rosenthal, the president of Captain’s Walk homeowner’s association, says, “It’s fabulous, especially when the full moon is on the bay.”
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