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How Property Owners Can Protect Against Flooding with Portable Cofferdams

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How Property Owners Can Protect Against Flooding with Portable Cofferdams

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In recent years the United States has been hit by an increasing number of extreme weather events. There is no doubt that global warming is a genuine aspect of the world’s climate, whether you believe it is man-made or not. Annual global temperatures have been on the rise since the 1880s, resulting in weather patterns …

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Water-filled cofferdam installation in river.
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4 Tips When Installing a Temporary Cofferdam

If you want an efficient, effective, environmentally-friendly means of providing a solution to water intrusion, flood protection, damming or water storage then a temporary cofferdam is what you need. A temporary cofferdam is a non-permanent structure that is used to create a barrier in order to control the flow of water. Here at Dam-It-Dams we …

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Water filled cofferdam going through river.
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Why Our Connection Collar is So Critical to the Success of our Cofferdams

Over the last few years here at Dam-It-Dams the popularity of our water-filled cofferdams has really exploded. When it comes to water intrusion issues people are beginning to seek alternatives to traditional methods – solutions that are kinder to the environment and are much more cost-effective. Our water-filled cofferdams fit both those necessities perfectly. However, …

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How Inflatable Cofferdams Can Protect Against Flooding in Florida

Cofferdams have been around for quite a long time. Ever since man started to build bridges or canals, dewatering solutions have been a requirement. It is extremely difficult and not to say hazardous working in water, which is why getting water out of the way is crucial to the success of any project. However, cofferdams …

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Water inflated barrier near farm and flood zone.
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How to Install a Flood Barrier Using Inflatable Cofferdams

There are many reasons why you might want to install a flood barrier. Perhaps your property sits on a flood plain, or a heavy storm or hurricane has been forecast. If you are thinking about installing a flood barrier, then an inflatable cofferdam from the team at Dam-It-Dams is something you should think about. Installing …

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How to Prep Your Construction Site for Hurricane Season
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How to Prep Your Construction Site for Hurricane Season

Nobody wants to be hit by a hurricane of course but thinking that you never will be is the worst possible move you can make, especially during the so-called hurricane season. This is especially true if your company is working on a construction site. Unfinished buildings and buildings under a state of repair are much …

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Construction site near forest.
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Reduce Environmental Impact on Constructions Sites with Water Filled Cofferdams

If there is one thing that the increasing number of wild weather events has shown us, it’s the fact that man and nature must live in harmony if both are to survive. While man has the ability to shape nature at his will, shaping nature too much creates an imbalance, and it’s an imbalance that …

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Sandbags in front of home while flooding in street.
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Sandbags for Flooding

One of the traditional ways of dealing with flooding and as an aid to flooding prevention is the use of sandbags. Sandbags are just what they ‘say’ they are – bags that come pre-filled with sand or have to be filled with sand when needed. Although it’s a method of dealing with flooding that has …

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Contractor standing near a Dam-it Dam waterfilled cofferdam.
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Uses for Water Filled Cofferdams in Construction

If you are involved in any type of construction project, you will know that with some jobs, water can be a huge hazard. If you are working near or close to a source of water, you will need to create a dry area. The presence of water can devalue the quality of the work that …

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Road closed sign in front of flooded road.
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How to Prevent Flooding with Inflatable Cofferdams

Nature does what nature does and one thing it does is obey the laws of physics. Consequently, when a leaf falls off a tree, it falls down, and not up. Water obeys physical laws too – water flows downhill, never up. That means that if you reside or your business is in a low-lying area …

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