Wilhelm Landscapes has built hundreds of rip-rap shoreline protection designs across Northern Lower Michigan.

 

Rip rap is a commonly used term to describe rocks or boulders that are used to protect a shoreline. Wilhelm Landscapes harvests our boulders from the upper peninsula. We truck them down to our shop in Kalkaska. Then deliver them to the site for installation. These boulders are used to protect the shoreline on lakes such as Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Lake Skegemog, Clam Lake and more. We also have installed many projects on Lake Michigan and both Grand Traverse Bays.

 

 

Rip Rap can be used in combination with Limestone and smaller rocks. Rip rap has a proven track record of protecting Northern Michigan Shorelines from erosion. Every site is different and deserves the attention to detail that Wilhelm Landscape provides to every project.

 

 

 

While EGLE has specific regulations for inland lakes there can be exceptions for a project on Lake Michigan. Inland lakes normally require a 1:3 ratio of height to width as well as an 18″ diameter maximum. Because of ice mostly, the circumstances of a shoreline on Lake Michigan can call for a steeper and larger design.

 

Plants can be added to the design to strengthen the protections because of the root structure. This can also add beauty and interest to the design.

 

 

Wilhelm Landscapes can install a functional and beautiful rip rap seawall to your shoreline as we have for over 25 years. This experience assures you that the work will be done properly and without failures. Whether you need a new seawall or to have your existing protection to be improved or fixed, call us today to arrange a site visit. Your property is a huge investment, make sure you are working with a company that has the experience and references to put your mind at ease. Wilhelm Landscapes is Northern Michigan’s premiere installer of rip rap shoreline protection.