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Sandbags are the most common solution for water intrusion issues, but are they the best? Just because they are a ‘common’ solution does not mean there are no alternative solutions available. Many alternative solutions are also better solutions, such as inflatable cofferdams. We here at Dam-It-Dams are about to explain to you why inflatable cofferdams …
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You may have heard of the term ‘dewatering’ and wondered what, precisely it means. It is a general term for the removal of water? If you ‘detox’ you remove toxins from your body, or if you ‘declutter’ you remove clutter from your residence, so surely if you ‘dewater’ you remove water from where you don’t …
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Dewatering refers to the standard and important process of removing water from a construction site. The site could be in a source of water, or it could be in an area below the water table so flooding and working in unfavorably damp conditions is likely a problem. Working where water is present always carries risks, …
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When it comes to flood protection, most companies will opt for sandbags. While sandbags do offer protection against flooding, there are many reasons why sandbags shouldn’t be used for flood protection, and this article will investigate why, and also suggest alternative solutions that are much more effective, such as water-inflated cofferdams. Sandbags Do Offer Some …
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When the weather becomes extreme, the measures taken to protect against some of the unfortunate consequences of terrible weather have to become extreme too. Business owners who operate in areas that are prone to flooding, or who are reacting to a flood warning usually prepare themselves by having plenty of sandbags on standby. There is …
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When it comes to dewatering a worksite, there are several solutions that can get the job done. With a handful of options, knowing which to choose can sometimes leave project managers and property owners scratching their heads as to the right choice for their specific application. Does this sound familiar? Several factors should be considered …
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Realizing that there is a tear in the liner is a sinking feeling for homeowners and community pool managers. Structural damage to any pool means figuring out how to navigate underwater repairs and less time to enjoy everyone’s favorite summertime amenity. Sometimes issues arise due to a lack of maintenance, such as not properly cleaning …
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Accidents happen. Despite our best efforts to put safeguards and quality control in place, equipment inevitably fails and human error arises. Sometimes a simple mistake can turn into a disastrous situation—especially when chemicals, oils, or other environmental contaminates are involved. Whenever a harmful substance makes its ways out of its container, all is not lost, …
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While every construction and building project is unique, the majority of jobs have similar requirements. However, there are times when a special project requires a specific solution, but not every contractor has the necessary tools at their disposal in order to get the job done. This is often the case when a jobsite requires de-watering, …
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Creating a dry work area for projects that require pipeline repair is easily made possible by the use of inflatable cofferdams. Thanks to the safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly options at Dam-It-Dams, dewatering a jobsite for pipeline repair can be flexible and immediate. Rather than trying multiple solutions for various water levels, contractors find an …
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