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What did this Vero Beach project include?
The project includes a new 170 ft vinyl seawall built approximately 18 inches in front of the existing wall and approximately 24 inches taller to match the south neighbor, a new 4x140 ft wood dock with a 10x16 terminal end, a double Hurricane boat lift and signed and sealed engineered drawings plus DEP, ACOE and county permits in Vero Beach, Florida.
What did the vinyl seawall include?
- New vinyl seawall, approximately 170 ft, built about 18 inches in front of the existing wall, which remains in place
- New wall approximately 24 inches taller to match the south neighbor
- Coquina rock moved about 2 to 3 ft out to make room for installation, then replaced to border the seawall
- 12-foot premium vinyl sheet piling, with a minimum of 6 ft in the ground
- 3/4-inch by 12 ft hot-tipped galvanized tie-back rods to 2x2x8-inch concrete deadmen, spaced 10 ft on center or less, with the tie-back layout engineered around existing backyard features
- 16x20-inch concrete cap with #5 rebar throughout, #3 stirrups at 16 inches on center or less and 5000 PSI concrete
- Cap and wall on the north side slope down to existing grade
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What did the dock replacement include?
- Existing dock and pilings removed and hauled away
- New 4x140 ft wood dock with a 10x16 terminal end
- Dock height set to match the new seawall
- New 8-inch marine pilings with 6 ft minimum penetration, vinyl wrapped to 18 inches above mean high water
- 2x10 pressure-treated bents through-bolted with stainless bolts and 2x10 pressure-treated X-bracing with stainless bolts
- 2x8 pressure-treated stringers with stainless screws and hurricane clips
- 2x6 #1 pressure-treated wood deck boards with 3-inch stainless deck screws
What did the boat lift work include?
- Existing boat lift detached and set aside
- Existing lift pilings removed and hauled away
- New 9-inch marine-grade pilings jetted and hammered into final position, with a minimum of 10 ft penetration
- A double Hurricane boat lift installed and hooked up to the existing electric
Where is this project?
Vero Beach, Florida. Dockside Builders is based in Sebastian and builds across the Treasure Coast and Space Coast, including seawalls, docks and boat lifts in Vero Beach. Treasure Coast waterfronts see king tides, storm surge and seasonal flooding, which is why this wall is built in front of the existing wall and taller, with vinyl sheet piling and deadman tie-backs.
Frequently asked questions
Why build a new seawall in front of the existing wall?
On this project the existing wall remains in place. The new vinyl seawall is installed approximately 18 inches in front of it and approximately 24 inches taller. Building in front of an existing wall can add a new, higher line of protection without removing the old wall first.
Why make the seawall taller?
The new wall is approximately 24 inches taller to match the south neighbor. A taller cap and wall help the shoreline meet higher water, including king tides and storm surge. For more on how extra-high tides stress a seawall and dock, see what a king tide is and how it affects your seawall and dock.
Why use vinyl sheet piling for a Florida seawall?
This wall uses premium vinyl sheet piling, 12 ft long, with a minimum of 6 ft in the ground and a 16x20-inch reinforced concrete cap. Heavy-duty vinyl sheet piles are specified for saltwater shorelines, together with superior materials throughout the cap, tie-backs and deadmen.
What are deadmen and tie-backs on a seawall?
Tie-backs help hold the wall against the pressure of soil and water. This project uses 3/4-inch by 12 ft hot-tipped galvanized tie-back rods connected to 2x2x8-inch concrete deadmen, spaced 10 ft on center or less. The tie-back layout is engineered around existing backyard features.
Which Dockside service covers this work?
Learn more about our seawalls, docks and boat lifts. For wall types and lift planning, see wood, vinyl, concrete or stacked rock seawalls and how to choose the right boat lift and all of our marine construction services or request a free estimate.
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