Bulkhead Materials for Shoreline Projects

Since 1993, we have supplied contractors, builders, property owners, and marine construction professionals with dependable bulkhead materials for shoreline, seawall, and retaining wall projects across Texas. We were among the first suppliers to bring vinyl sheet piling to Texas and have helped customers source materials for hundreds of projects.

From Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast to Corpus Christi, Dallas, and communities throughout the state, we supply complete vinyl and wood bulkhead material packages. Our experienced project consultants can help you select sheet piling, treated lumber, tie-back components, hardware, and other materials based on your project requirements.
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Houston-Based Bulkhead Materials Supplier Serving Texas

Our main office and most of our project consultants are based in Houston, Texas, where will-call pickup is available. We also ship bulkhead materials to project locations throughout the state. Whether you are building a coastal bulkhead near Corpus Christi, working on a Houston-area shoreline project, or sourcing materials for a lakefront project in Dallas or North Texas, contact us for material and delivery options.

60-Year Vinyl Sheet Piling Warranty

Our vinyl sheet piling includes a 60-year warranty, providing a durable option for bulkheads, seawalls, retaining walls, and other shoreline applications.

Experienced Project Support

Not sure which materials or sizes you need? Our project consultants have decades of experience helping customers plan bulkhead material orders for Texas shoreline projects.

Daily Material Shipments

We ship bulkhead materials daily and can help coordinate delivery based on your project location and requirements.

Houston Pickup Available

Will-call pickup is available in Houston, Texas. Delivery options are available for projects throughout Texas, including the Dallas and Corpus Christi markets.

Competitive Bulkhead Material Pricing 

We work with multiple manufacturers and suppliers to keep bulkhead material costs competitive while matching materials to project requirements.

We Supply Vinyl and Wood Bulkhead Materials

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Vinyl Bulkhead Materials

Vinyl is a popular option for long-lasting bulkheads, seawalls, and shoreline retaining walls. A typical vinyl bulkhead system includes vinyl sheet piling, deadmen, tie rods, front and rear walers, hardware, and an optional top cap.
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Wood Bulkhead Materials

Wood bulkheads can provide a cost-effective solution for many shoreline projects. Typical components include treated pilings, walers, center match, filter cloth or geotextile, tie rods, deadmen, top caps, and hardware.
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Complete Bulkhead Packages Delivered Ready-to-Build

Save time sourcing materials from multiple suppliers. Your bulkhead order can include the components needed for your complete wall, with sheet piling available pre-cut to the proper length.

Available components include:
  • Sheet piling or center match
  • Front Waler
  • Back Waler/ Rear waler
  • Tie back system
  • Deadmen
  • Hardware
Tell us about your project location and material preferences, and our project consultants can help you put together your order.
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Common Bulkhead Materials

vinyl sheet piling

Vinyl Sheet Piling

Main component of vinyl bulkheads. Made of medium and high-grade PVC.

center match

Center Match

Special tongue-and-groove boards used as the sheeting in a wood bulkhead wall.

Filter Cloth

Filter Cloth

 Geotextile material placed behind the bulkhead to help keep soil behind the wall.

front waler

Front Waler

Treated timber on the water side of the bulkhead that helps keep the wall straight.

back waler/ rear waler

Back Waler/ Rear Waler

Treated timber or lumber on the back side of the bulkhead.

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Deadmen

Treated wood posts or timbers buried behind the bulkhead to support the wall.

tie rods

Tie Rods

Galvanized steel rods that connect the deadmen to the wall for support.

hardware

Hardware

Screws, lag screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and sometimes nails.

top cap

Top Cap

Optional but recommended for a finished look and added structural strength.

Why Customers Choose Us

Decades of Texas Experience

We have supplied bulkhead and marine construction materials since 1993 and were an early supplier of vinyl sheet piling in the Texas market.

Complete Material Packages

Order the major components for your bulkhead from one supplier instead of coordinating multiple material sources.

Help Choosing Materials

Our project consultants can help contractors and property owners compare material options, component sizes, and ordering requirements.

Delivery Throughout Texas

Talk with us about delivery options for your project, whether you are building near Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi, or elsewhere in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Tell us about your project location, wall dimensions, and material needs. Our team can help with vinyl and wood bulkhead materials, current pricing, Houston pickup, and delivery throughout Texas.
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