Vinyl Bulkhead Design
Most vinyl bulkheads use a similar proven system consisting of vinyl sheet piling, deadmen, tie rods with nuts and washers, front and back walers, hardware, and an optional top cap. We supply the materials needed for complete vinyl bulkhead projects throughout Texas and can help customers identify the appropriate material sizes and components for their project.
Bulkhead requirements vary depending on wall height, soil conditions, slopes, water conditions, loading, and other site-specific factors. Whether materials are needed for a shoreline project in Houston, a coastal project near Corpus Christi, a lakefront project in the Dallas area, or another Texas location, our project consultants can help with material selection and ordering.
Bulkhead requirements vary depending on wall height, soil conditions, slopes, water conditions, loading, and other site-specific factors. Whether materials are needed for a shoreline project in Houston, a coastal project near Corpus Christi, a lakefront project in the Dallas area, or another Texas location, our project consultants can help with material selection and ordering.
Common Vinyl Bulkhead Design: Side View & Top View
Planning a Vinyl Bulkhead in Texas
Texas bulkhead projects range from freshwater lake and canal walls to coastal and brackish-water applications. The appropriate sheet piling, tie-back system, walers, hardware, and other components depend on the specific project and site conditions.
We can supply vinyl bulkhead materials for projects throughout Texas and help coordinate complete material packages and delivery. For structural design, permitting, embedment depths, tie-back spacing, and other engineering requirements, consult an engineer or construction professional familiar with the requirements at your project location.
Vinyl Bulkheads Take Wave Action All Day & Night
Watch this video to see how vinyl bulkheads perform against daily wave action and why vinyl sheet piling is a durable option for bulkhead and seawall projects.
Vinyl Sheet Piling 60-Year Warranty
Vinyl sheet piling is the main component of vinyl bulkheads. It is produced to meet certain design specifications and is usually driven or pushed into the ground using a vibratory hammer, backhoe, or jetting system. All vinyl sheet piling we sell meets the minimum strength specifications required for its intended bulkhead application.
Why Many Customers Choose Vinyl Bulkhead Materials
- Easier to install than wood
- Consistent & uniform appearance
- 60-year warranty on vinyl sheet piling
Materials for a Complete Vinyl Bulkhead
Your vinyl bulkhead order can include every component needed to build your wall unless you order individual components only. Sheet pilings can also be pre-cut to the proper length.
- Vinyl sheet piling
- Front Waler
- Back Waler/ Rear Waler
- Tie Rods
- Deadmen
- Hardware
- Top Cap (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are used in a vinyl bulkhead design?
Most vinyl bulkhead designs include vinyl sheet piling, deadmen, tie rods with nuts and washers, front waler, back waler, hardware, and an optional top cap.
What is the main component of a vinyl bulkhead?
Vinyl sheet piling is the main component of a vinyl bulkhead. It is made of medium and high-grade PVC and produced to meet certain design specifications.
What does the front waler do?
The front waler is the treated timber on the water side of the vinyl bulkhead. Together with the back waler, it helps keep the bulkhead straight, increases strength, and connects the wall to the deadmen through the tie rods.
What do tie rods do in a vinyl bulkhead?
Tie rods connect the deadmen to the wall to support the vinyl bulkhead and help prevent top failure, especially in heavier-than-normal load conditions.
What do deadmen do in a vinyl bulkhead?
Deadmen are treated wood posts or timbers buried behind the bulkhead on the land side. They support the wall and help prevent top failure.
Is a top cap required?
A top cap is optional but recommended. It gives the bulkhead a finished look and can add structural strength.
Need Help Planning Your Vinyl Bulkhead?
Share your project details, wall dimensions, and location with our team. We can help you identify the materials and components needed for your vinyl bulkhead project.