shoreline protection & design

What is rip rap?

Rip rap is a natural shoreline erosion barrier created from large angular stones or boulders. It is frequently used to strengthen, stabilize and protect the soil surface against erosion from constant water flow or wave action.

WHY CHOOSE RIP RAP?

Stone rip rap is visually pleasing and blends into the surrounding environment. Its natural look improves the aesthetic beauty of your property and home. It offers the added benefit of increasing property value by protecting your shoreline. Therefore, the investment of putting in a rip rap will pay off if you ever decide to sell your home.

IS RIP RAP DURABLE?

Rip Rap is not the best for everyone, their suitability very much depends on your location, that’s why you need an expert like Newcomb Outdoors to determine what the right solution is for you. If you live by any body of water, protecting your home and property from erosion and flooding isn’t a choice, it’s a must!

Where can rip rap benefit my landscaping?

Erosion can compromise bridges, wash out roadways, or cause loss of property. The best way to protect your investment, or public safety, is to take precautions to ensure erosion is no longer an issue. Consider using Rip Rap when you have a structure, or a shoreline that is continuously exposed to rushing water. This includes areas like:

  • Along a lake shoreline to mitigate erosion caused by wave action
  • Along the outer bank of a river bend, to help disperse the force of the water against the bank
  • Property adjacent to bridges or along embankments

HIRE EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
TO EVALUATE YOUR SHORELINE

Rip Rap walls are not the best for everyone, their suitability very much depends on your location, that’s why you need an expert like Newcomb Outdoors to determine what the right solution is for you. Newcomb outdoors has extensive experience providing rip rap “seawalls” that have been protecting people on Cherokee, Douglas, Norris & Boone Lakes in Eastern Tennessee for years!

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