September 10, 2008—Rising water levels threaten hundreds of millions of people, who must build or extend barriers in the form of seawalls to protect their lives and property. Now, however, the rising cost of building materials such as steel has put a seawall solution beyond the means of most people and entire countries. A company in the United States may have the answer with an industrial strength plastic sheet piling that reduces the cost and is made from recycled material.
Crane Materials International (CMI) manufactures a wide range of sheet piling products under the ShoreGuard brand name. CMI has been specializing in designing environmental sheet piling solutions made of industrial recycled plastics and composites for over 20 years. The products are designed to replace concrete and steel in seawall applications and other barriers.
Vinyl is widely used and is an effective material for building seawalls, barriers, docks, and piers. Seawalls are an important part of any coastal area, as they act as a barrier to hold back soil and offset erosion. Additionally, vinyl sheet pile is ‘green,’ or environmentally friendly product because it is made from recycled materials and is completely recyclable. The material also reduces the carbon footprint in manufacturing, transportation and installation compared to traditional materials.
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