Sea Walls

Custom-Engineered Sea Walls

100% custom design for each project

Made from abundant, naturally occurring basalt rock—non-toxic, non-corrosive, and fully recyclable
Resilient: Exceptionally strong and saltwater-resistant, with a lifespan that exceeds conventional materials
Adaptable: Customizable to meet the specific needs of diverse coastlines, from urban harbors to rural shorelines
Carbon-Conscious: Significantly lower embodied carbon footprint than conventional sea wall materials, contributing to climate resilience efforts

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Applications Industry Advantages

Common Applications

Ideal to use when high-performance, durable infrastructure is desired

Coastal Erosion Control – Safeguard vulnerable shorelines from storm surge and wave impact

Harbor and Marina Infrastructure – Reinforce docks, piers, and waterfront facilities with long-lasting protection

Climate Adaptation Projects – Support nature-based solutions in resilience planning for rising sea levels

Eco-Tourism and Public Waterfronts – Integrate into sustainable landscape design with a natural aesthetic

Industrial Coastal Zones – Provide corrosion-resistant barriers for energy, shipping, and port operations

Industry Challenges

Steel or other fibers have significant drawbacks in preparation, usage and longevity

Accelerating Coastal Erosion – Traditional materials degrade quickly under constant wave action and rising sea levels
High Carbon Footprint of Concrete – Conventional sea walls rely heavily on cement, a major contributor to global CO₂ emissions
Corrosion and Maintenance Costs – Steel-reinforced structures are prone to rust and require frequent, costly upkeep
Disruption to Marine Ecosystems – Many coastal defense systems damage habitats and fail to integrate with natural environments
Limited Design Flexibility – Standard sea wall solutions often lack adaptability for unique shoreline conditions and climate resilience planning

Material Advantages

Sea Walls outperform traditional materials in protecting the coastal environment

Low shipping & Installation Costs
High Strength-to-Weight Ratio – Basalt delivers exceptional durability without the bulk of traditional materials
Corrosion & Saltwater Resistant – Naturally impervious to moisture and chemical degradation, ideal for marine environments
Thermally Stable & Non-Combustible – Maintains integrity under extreme temperature shifts and fire exposure
Low Environmental Impact – Basalt is abundant, non-toxic, and requires minimal processing, reducing emissions
Long Lifespan with Minimal Maintenance – Outperforms concrete and steel in longevity and lifecycle costs

Business Benefits

Basalt International can improve performance, project timelines, and costs

Reduced Lifecycle Costs – Durable basalt materials lower long-term repair, replacement, and maintenance expenses
Faster Project Approval – Environmentally responsible design aligns with regulatory goals and ESG criteria
Market Differentiation – Position your projects as leaders in climate-resilient, nature-based infrastructure
Supply Chain Stability – Basalt is widely available and less vulnerable to price volatility compared to steel or cement
Sustainability Edge – positions your project as forward-thinking and environmentally responsible

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Trust the Testimonials

Stronger and Lighter, Naturally

"Composite materials like fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars offer higher tensile strength than Grade 60 steel at just a quarter of the weight—and unlike steel, they don’t corrode. This leads to longer service life for concrete structures. Among the various fibers used in FRP bars, basalt fiber stands out as a naturally sourced and sustainable alternative."

Alvaro Ruiz Emparanza

Ph.D., P.E.; Founder & CEO, Ecotori, LLC

Streamlined Our Process

"Using basalt rebar streamlined our tilt-up wall construction process, offering exceptional ease of use compared to steel rebar. Its lighter weight, easy handling, and resistance to corrosion have translated into substantial labor savings, allowing us to achieve efficiency without compromising on structural strength."

Brian Pratt

COO, McGarvey Development Company

Stronger And More Durable

"BFRP rebar is stronger and more durable than the minimum criteria set for GFRP bars and appears to be a viable alternative as a non-corrosive rebar option."

Steven Nolan

Office of Materials, Florida Department of Transportation

Faster, Stronger, and Longer Life

"The benefits of this bridge-building method are threefold. First, the arches are an instant framework. Second, you don’t need any steel reinforcing bars or rebar, because the arches are twice as strong as steel. And third, the tubes protect the concrete from water and elements, extending the life of the concrete."

Dr. Habib Dagher

Advanced Structures and Composites Center, U. of Maine

Same Building Method

"Whenever you introduce a new technology like this, contractors don’t always jump on it because there’s a fear that it’s going to be difficult to build. One of the beauties of [our composite bridge system] is that it’s built exactly the same way as you would build a steel girder or a concrete girder bridge."

Bill Davids

Chair of Civil and Environmental Department, University of Maine

Lighter Means Faster

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Brian Emmons

Project Manager, T Buck Construction

Expertise and Experience Drive Innovation

"It’s a combination of people who know how to build things, how to design things in the real world, plus our knowledge at the University in composite materials. Putting all that together really helped us develop the very unique secret sauce that I think will change how composites will be built in the future."

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Faster Than Expected and No Issues

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