According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide. And more than 75 percent of all physician office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints.
In most cases, seawall design includes a curved embankment facing the water, so the energy from the waves of the ocean are directed back out to sea. Building a seawall is an expensive undertaking, with cost estimates ranging from around four-thousand to seven-thousand dollars per meter.
A natural stone wall will cost around $8 to $12 per square foot based on the type of stone chosen. A concrete block wall costs $6.10 to $7.60 per linear foot. Homeowners will also need to pay for any other materials needed, including steel bars, sand to keep the stones from rubbing against each other and mortar.