Shoreline protection is the process of enhancing the structural integrity of your waterfront to protect against erosion and other forms of damage caused by fluctuating water levels, high winds, boat traffic and winter ice. On large bodies of water such as Georgian Bay, this work typically includes the use of large boulders carefully placed along the waters edge to help stabilize the shoreline during wave uprush. As water levels continue to rise, shoreline protection remains the key to maintaining and preserving your waterfront real estate. 

Breakwalls and groynes are large rock structures built offshore into a body of water to protect beachfront real estate and water access points against significant wave uprush. Breakwalls are often used for marina and harbour inlets to provide a calm transition for boating traffic. Groynes are often used for preserving beachfront, where they extend into the water and often curl to protect against the prevailing wind direction. Breakwalls and groynes are typically built from water access using barges, platforms and tugboats. 

• Seawalls: Solid, vertical, or sloped walls designed to protect coastal property from direct wave action.
• Revetments/Rock Armour: Layers of rock, concrete, or armour units placed on a slope to absorb wave energy. 
• Groynes: Rock structures built perpendicular to the shore to trap sand from moving horizontally with the longshore drift.
• Breakwaters: Structures built parallel to the shore in the water to dissipate wave energy before it reaches the beach.

• Beach Nourishment: Adding large quantities of sand to a beach to replace lost material, acting as a buffer against storms.
• Vegetation Planting/Stabilization: Using native plants, grasses, and shrubs to hold sand and slopes in place with their root systems. A healthy riparian buffer zone is essential. 
• Living Shorelines: Using natural elements like aquatic plants and bio-engineered systems to stabilize the shore while improving biodiversity.

At Pritty Landscapes, we are committed to using sustainable practices in all of our design and construction services. This includes methods such as using native plants and best water management practices to enhance the natural features of your landscape. We have won the prestigious Green Stamp Award multiple times for our commitment to using sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices in our landscape design and build projects. Green Stamp Award winners showcase excellence in the use of sustainable landscape and waterfront methods such as permeable paving, native planting designs, and best water management practices. 

At Pritty Landscapes, we offer a range of award winning services including landscape and waterfront design, shoreline protection, and the creation of ponds, waterfalls and streams. Our experienced team works closely with our clients to design and build outdoor living spaces that embrace Georgian Bay and coastal living. 

To get started with our award winning design and build process, simply contact us to schedule a consultation. At this consultation, Tyler will get a chance to know you and your property as you discuss your vision, goals, and budget. At the end of this meeting you will be provided with an estimate for the design and planning services required to move the project forward. 

Have you ever heard the expression in life, nothing comes for free? The same applies to award winning design and build services. If we ran around offering free consultations, it would take away valuable time from our paying clients who deserve it most. Our personalized approach puts a valuable premium on Tyler’s time, requiring a small, location based consultation fee to start our design process.