Coastal erosion is a persistent challenge for the Texas Gulf Coast. From Galveston Bay to the Laguna Madre, the relentless forces of nature constantly reshape shorelines.
For waterfront property owners, understanding this process is the first crucial step in protecting their land and investment. Smart dock design plays a vital role in mitigating its impact.
The Forces Shaping the Texas Coast
Wind-driven waves, even seemingly small ones, can gradually erode soft sediments along the shoreline. Tropical storms and hurricanes, of course, make this wave pressure even stronger, causing ever-faster erosion.
Tidal and longshore currents do the same, as does the long-term threat of sea-level rise.
Finally, human activities like dredging, development, and the alteration of natural coastal barriers also contribute to erosion.
The Impact of Erosion on Waterfront Properties
Erosion leads to several detrimental effects for waterfront properties, including:
- Loss of land
- Structural damage
- Increased insurance costs
- Reduced property values
Our dock structures don’t just give you a place to entertain or store your boat. They give you the power to avoid all these negative consequences!
How Smart Dock Design Can Help Mitigate Erosion
Using pier-style docks, elevated on pilings, helps to minimize direct contact with the shoreline. Instead, these docks allow natural water flow. We also design to give docks a minimal footprint.
Our docks are also made with durable, erosion-resistant materials like marine-grade aluminum, composite decking, and properly treated pilings that can withstand any coastal environment.
Strategic placement help as well. We consider prevailing winds, wave direction, and currents.
Get Erosion-Conscious Dock Design from Dream Boat Docks!
When you contact Dream Boat Docks you’ll get to consult with experienced marine contractors and engineers who understand the specific coastal erosion challenges in the Houston area.
This means you’ll get a beautiful dock that is not only functional and aesthetically pleasing, but is mindful of coastal dynamics too! You can feel good knowing you’re protecting both your property, and Houston’s waterways.
