Bulkhead & Retaining Walls
Bulkheads and retaining walls are man-made structures which functions hand in hand. As a matter of fact, some people may term a bulkhead as a retaining wall. Despite the fact that a bulkhead may not be a retaining wall, the two share a similar functionality by preventing beach erosion from occurring. Normally, the two man-made structures are constructed along the shoreline to ensure that it conducts its functionality fully as desired after a wave action. The bulkheads can either be created from wood or from vinyl depending on the user's requirements however, the bulkhead design is the most vital aspect to consider while coming up with the bulkhead.
There are several designs which a user may choose from such as, the cylindrical bulkhead design, composed of a removable plate. The desirable design is established through the use of a similar standoff as the one at the backsplash to pave way for the act of transformer wiring. From a designer's perspective, the bulkhead design acts as a connector to an angular kitchen detail to the bow windows of the living room which is adjacent to the kitchen.
the act of identifying an appropriate design for a bulkhead comes with various benefits such as the creation of a positive ambience within the surroundings where the bulkhead created. As a result, a contemporary feeling will always be the order of the day for any person who enters the room where the bulkhead is designed. Ceiling bulkheads designed in a manner that structural and mechanical work is covered also plays a major role in defining specific areas within a room such as; the living areas. This can be done in a creative manner such that an air conditioning system and electrical parts can be inserted without the without affecting the contemporary feel brought about by the bulkhead design.
