DURABLE. COST EFFECTIVE. ECO-FRIENDLY.
Why Bulkheads Fail
- Rock (bulkhead & groin) Failures due to erosion
- Toe and Berm Failures from wave action (blunting)
- Waterline Failures causing horizontal weakness / collapse
- Tieback Rod Failures from oxidizing, corroding and weakening
- Slab Joint / Seam Separation from uneven hydrostatic pressure due to tidal changes
- Cap Failure from aging or uneven hydrostatic pressure
- Sinkholes from failed drainage
Your Shoreline Erosion Solution!
- Significantly Longer Life than Vinyl, Wood, and Concrete
- Creates a Beach Building / Erosion Reversing Environment
- Internal Structure Promotes the Growth of Healthy Eco-Systems
- Less Expensive than Rock (Shoreline & Groins) Vinyl, Wood, and Concrete
- Versatile and Customizable Design
SECS® DURABILITY
- 8' Long Units Weigh:
- ~ 4,500 lb. (3’ height)
- ~ 6,000 lb. (6’ height)
- SECS® Units Are:
- Connected via tongue and groove design
- Secured into the earth with pins 12-14 ft. deep
- SECS® Units diffuse and deflect the wave energy
- All Traditional Bulkheads (Rock, Vinyl, Wood & Concrete) take the full force of the wave
energy
SECS® ADVANCED EROSION PROTECTION
- Protects the vertical and shoreline by attenuating the waves energy
- Promotes and replenishes sea bottom growth
- Removes the need for tiebacks, preventing erosion from behind the bulkhead (the primary
reason for failure)
SECS® IS ECO-FRIENDLY
- Reverses the effects of erosion
- Builds beach onto the shoreline
- Develops flora and natural fisheries (sea grass, oysters, sea life, etc.)
- Promotes the growth of healthy eco-system
SECS® ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
- Ridge Restoration
- Barrier Island and Headland Restoration
- Sediment Diversion
- Freshwater and Saltwater Diversion
- Marsh Creation
- Oyster Reef Restoration (Onshore & Offshore)
SECS® IS COST EFFECTIVE
- SECS material costs are significantly less expensive than traditional bulkhead
construction
- SECS precast concrete forms can be installed in hours versus days, reducing installation
costs
- SECS unit installation does not require the removal of existing failing bulkheads,
reducing preparation costs
- Lasts significantly longer than wood, vinyl, and traditional concrete bulkheads
SECS® CUSTOMIZABLE SOLUTIONS
- Alternate Use Cases:
- Calms Waters on Windward Areas
- “Shark Proof” Swimming Lagoons
- Decked Entertainment Areas
- Lighted Breakwater Wall
- Boardwalk Walking Path w/ Handrails
- Fishing Pole Rod Holders on Wall
- Natural Waterfalls for Ambiance
Overgrowth and Sequestration
- Units installed approximately seven (7) months prior to this photo.
- Natural occurring oyster growth (~2 1/2" Diameter).
- Growth was not incubated or stimulated in any manner.
SECS® GRATING
(Pedestrian and Turtle Friendly)
- Provides: Stable and Safe Access for pedestrians entering/exiting the water.
- Protects: Turtles and Marine Life from becoming trapped in the rocks/riprap.
- Prevents: Children and Animals from drowning due to their inability to climb vertical
breakwater walls.
