Wood is a cost effective material for building seawalls. Water and excessive moisture can cause wood panels to rot. Depending on the climate in your area of Louisiana, a wood seawall may only last for a few years. Additionally, in salt water or brackish areas organisms in the water called Marine Borers can compromise wood structures like their land-living cousins termites. Vinyl sheet piling on the other hand, has a higher initial material cost but can last decades. Most sheet pile manufactures offer a warrantee on their product. Vinyl sheet pile panels will not rust, rot or become a meal for salt water organisms. Consider the cost and time of installing a seawall or your property. The extra investment in sheet piling may be worth the longevity and ease of care that a vinyl seawall provides.

Installing a vinyl seawall is always easier when someone else is doing it! If you are considering installing your own vinyl sheet pile seawall, we recommend you come and look at the material we have in stock. Our staff has decades of experience working with vinyl sheet piling. Based on the heaviness of the profile you choose, we can let you know the pros and cons of building a seawall DIY-style. Manning Lumber and Marine LLC. can also recommend a local seawall installer if you decide you need one.