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Advantages & Applications of sheet piles

Sheet Piling also known as Synthetic Sheet Piling, Plastic Sheet Piles, PVC Sheet Piles are becoming increasingly popular for the construction of bulkheads, seawalls, cut-off and containment barriers due to their:

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    50+ year design life - Due to its superior corrosion resistance, sheet piles can be installed with the confidence of performance even after 50 years.

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    Cost Efficiency - both from installation and long term cost savings due to superior corrosion resistance.

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    Consistent Appearance - Wood fades, paint chips and steel rusts with time. With sheet piles, this problem is virtually eliminated so a lasting, aesthetic finish of vinyl sheet piles can be expected.

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    UV Resistance - The PVC material can be engineered to be resistant to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.

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    Not Affected by Marine Borers - Small mollusks or crustaceans in the ocean can cause devastating effects over a period of time to traditional timber piling. Sheet Piling offers an attractive alternative that is unaffected by these organisms.

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    Easy Installation - Sheet piles do not swell like wood, it is also manufactured with strict dimensional tolerances. Compared to steel sheet piles, sheet piles can be up to 40 times lighter per square meter making it much easier to handle. Driving can also be completed under certain conditions by pressing down with an excavator or a compact vibrohammer.

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