Quality Bulkhead Materials Make the Difference
Similar to putting inferior tires on a luxury sedan, cutting corners while selecting seawall materials can compromise the performance and success of your project. The best bulkhead materials are a good investment because they reduce long-term costs and maximize the service life of your seawall.
| | Bulkhead Materials: Wale Options | | All anchored wall designs depend on wales to support the structure. Proper seawall materials and dimension choices are critical for a long lasting structure.  | | Wale Material | |  | TimberGuard® UV protected wale | |  | UltraComposite FRP wale | | | ShoreGuard ArmorWare wale | | | Treated wood wale | | | Other | | | Wale Dimensions | | 6" x 8" | | 6" x 6" | | 4" x 6" | | 3" x 8" | | Other | | | |
| | Bulkhead Materials: Tie Rods | | Tie-rods, also known as anchor rods, are often the first seawall material to fail as they are exposed to the corrosive environment. For the longest lasting solution, choose ArmorWare rods. | | Tie-Rod Material | |
| ShoreGuard ArmorWare polymer coated rods | |
| Stainless steel rods | |
| Galvanized rods | |
| Other | | | Rod Diameter | | 1" | | 3/4" | | 5/8" | | 1/2" | | | |
| | Bulkhead Materials: Capping | | Although the most noticeable benefit of the cap is the aesthetics, it can also provide additional strength. Note that many low cost seawall materials in this category require costly and time intensive maintenance. | | Capping Material | | | ShoreGuard ArmorCap colored to compliment your vinyl bulkhead | | | Concrete cap | | | Boardwalk cap with composite or pressure treated wood decking | | | Treated wood cap | | | |