Bayville, NY (PRWEB) August 26, 2013

On October 29, 2012, the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island with a vengeance causing major beach erosion along the islands south and north shores. One of the regions that received a great amount of damage was the Bayville Oyster Bay area. West Shore Road, which is the main route between Oyster Bay, Bayville and the outlying Centre Island, was almost completely destroyed.

The immense tidal surges, high winds and heavy rains caused approximately 30 years of erosion damage in only three days. The damage closed down West Shore Road, causing a disruption to the local economies and livelihoods of the people in these communities. The road needed to be fixedboth quickly and soundly.

The key to the reconstruction of the road was the replacement of the retaining wall that held up the road and protected it from the harbor tides. The chosen engineering firm, Lockwood, Kessler & Bartlett, Inc., chose Stone Strong Systems as the retaining wall solution for the road reconstruction. Unlike a traditional poured-in-place wall, Stone Strongs retaining wall system is precast, eliminating the need for long forming and curing times before backfilling. It is a quicker method that doesnt require leaving open excavations for extended periods of time. By using a precast concrete solution, it was estimated that the contractor could install approximately 750 square feet of retaining wall per day, with the ability to backfill immediately after installation. In addition to the speed and convenience of the precast wall, Stone Strong also features a drainage system, which was a major advantage given the close proximity to harbor tides.

Construction began in December 2012 with a goal of completion by July 2013. A variety of preliminary work was required prior to construction of the retaining wall, including utility installation, construction of a temporary cofferdam to protect the construction zone from the harbor waters and dewatering the area between the cofferdam and the road. In March 2013, Stone Strong dealer, LHV Precast, Inc., began delivering Stone Strong block to the site. The design of the Stone Strong Retaining Wall System utilized Stone Strongs 24 square foot 86-inch extended blocks and 24 square foot 6-inch mass extenders. Because of the potential for beach erosion and possible undermining, a 60-inch minimum bury was required.

Despite some lost time coordinating utility repairs, final paving was completed on July 1, 2013 in time for the National 4th of July Celebration. By using the Stone Strong Retaining Wall System, the teams involvedincluding Delta Engineers, LHV Precast, Stone Strong Systems, LKB Engineers, and ALAC Contracting Corp were able to successfully replace West Shore Road by creating a Stone Strong ribbon connecting Bayville to Oyster Bay. Even under difficult conditions, the project was completed on time, allowing the surrounding communities to recover in time for the important summer season.

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LOWER POTTSGROVE Time is the enemy for an Allison Drive homeowner who is fighting the township over a deteriorating retaining wall that threatens to fall on his home and those of his neighbors.

Steve Knepp bought his town home in 2006, before the deterioration of the retaining wall behind his home was evident.

His home is one of a dozen or so connected homes that back up against a steep red-shale cliff that looms over the homes, which were built around 1990 by a builder named Jonathan R. Slott and named Liberty Hills, according to documents filed with the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.

The retaining wall runs the length of the development behind the homes, varying in height from five to twenty feet high and is at or near its highest behind Knepps unit.

There are also houses on top of that wall, on Terrace Hill Court, and the home behind Knepps unit has a drainage pipe that dumps stormwater off that property and onto and behind the retaining wall, said Knepp.

The failure to provide for drainage behind the retaining wall, built in steps with pressure-treated wooden beams, is the cause of much of the deterioration, Knepp believes.

In the lawsuit he filed in April, Knepp contended that the township required that the retaining wall to be built, but never issued any permits for its construction and never had it inspected when it was completed.

In a nutshell, Lower Pottsgrove Township ordered a retaining wall to be built, ignored their responsibility to administer building codes, looked the other way while it was being built hoping and praying a bankrupt developer would perform. Now that the wall is in a rapid state of decay, crumbling and near collapse, they say its not their responsibility because its on private property, Knepp wrote in an e-mail to The Mercury.

The township had complete, total jurisdiction while the wall was being built, and by virtue of their letter telling me the wall needs to be fixed they still assert jurisdiction, while at the same time denying any responsibility or culpability, Knepp wrote.

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(PRWEB) August 16, 2013

This week, a local rock wall and retaining wall installation company, B&D Rockeries, released tips for choosing the right rocks for your landscape. The company has served homeowners hardscape and retaining wall needs for over 35 years. They buy from local quarries like Calportland Company or Iron Mountain Quarry. These companies have been around for years, and supply various aggregate or dimension stones.

According to the post, one of the most common rocks is granite, which has a unique consistency and look. Many homeowners prefer granite for indoor decor, like kitchen counters or bathrooms, though it can also be a beautiful addition to gardens or rock walls. Flagstone also works well for walkways and patios, coming in a variety of colors and shapes. Another rock type mentioned is river rock, a stone shaped by running water in a river. This comes with a natural look, as well as a variety of colors. B&D Rockeries recommends river rock specifically for gardens.

Homeowners looking to brighten their landscapes should talk to a rockery expert like those at B&D Rockeries. Their experience makes them the foremost authority on rocks for landscaping, and their installation expertise can help you build the perfect retaining wall, path, or waterfall. Homeowners can receive a free estimate at B&Ds website: http://www.bdrockeries.com/contact/

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