As we all know, our planet is not getting any bigger or cleaner. Plant and animal species are becoming extinct or endangered at an alarming rate. As a company that works with the Department of Environmental Protection Agency on a daily basis, we are keenly aware of environmental issues.
At Sea Horse General Contractors Inc., we have studied the causes and effects of these problems for over 20 years. During this time we have installed or studied virtually every method of erosion control known to man. The result of our experience and study has shown one product to stand our well in front of the others. And that product is quite simply "stone". Stone sea walls or "revetments" are not new. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been using stone since 1889. Since 1984 stone toe protection has been a requirement on all D.E.P. and C.O.E. permits for vertical sea walls. There is good reason for this requirement... It works!
We design all or our dock, decks, boathouses, and repairs to be as environmentally friendly as possible. We encourage 1/2" or wider deck board spacing to allow sunlight to penetrate through to the sea grass underneath. Also, we position the structures so that the sea grass is disturbed as little as possible. We adhere to all D.E.P., Army Corps of Engineers and local regulations concerning environmental concerns.
At Seahorse, we are continually striving to find environmentally friendly solutions to waterfront construction. We always try to perform our work in such a manner as to minimize the impact on the environment and to enhance the environment whenever possible. Some of the ways we try to preserve the existing environment are listed below:
Piling Wrap and Piling Sleeves:
Encase chemicals treated wood piles to prevent leaching of chemicals into the surrounding waters.
Vinyl and Aluminum Sea Walls:
Again, prevents leaking of chemicals into the waters.
Boat Lifts:
You might not think of a boat lift as a means to preserve the environment but consider this: Bottom paint contains some of the most harmful chemicals that are released into our waters. Things such as copper, chromium, and arsenic -- pretty serious stuff! In fact, in areas where large numbers of boats are moored there are very high concentrations of these chemicals in soil samples taken from the sea floor. But, a boat kept in a lift does not need bottom paint.
You might not think of a boat lift as a means to preserve the environment but consider this: Bottom paint contains some of the most harmful chemicals that are released into our waters. Things such as copper, chromium, and arsenic -- pretty serious stuff! In fact, in areas where large numbers of boats are moored there are very high concentrations of these chemicals in soil samples taken from the sea floor. But, a boat kept in a lift does not need bottom paint.