Flood Protection Using Inflatable Cofferdams
When bad weather is forecast, then the potential for flooding comes along with it, usually. If a flood warning is forecast, then local businesses take steps to protect themselves against the damage that floodwater brings. Traditionally, this has always been done by the amassing and positioning of sandbags. There is a better solution though – ...
How Inflatable Cofferdams Decrease the Environmental Impact of Construction Projects
It’s one of the facts of a life in the construction industry that any project tends to have a sizable impact on the local environment. Not only is there a physical and geographical impact, but a lot of waste is also usually created, and energy is consumed. Everyone is currently trying to reduce any environmental ...
4 Benefits of Inflatable Cofferdams
While we humans cannot live without water, water can be both annoying and dangerous. If there is water where you don’t want it to be, or if the water’s presence is creating a hazardous environment, then you are going to need to take steps to find a solution to the problem. An inflatable cofferdam is ...
Temporary Cofferdam Solutions from Dam-It-Dams
Here at Dam-It-Dams, we know that working near water or in water can cause all kinds of complications. The main challenges seem difficult to overcome, such as the environmental impact, the safety of your workforce and the management of the water itself. When you add on the fact that you are usually working externally which ...
How Dikes, Levees, and Dams Differ
Dikes, dams, and levees are all critical players in flood prevention; however, these terms are not interchangeable. While the functions of these structures are similar, their differences are very distinct. Let’s break it down. Dikes Dikes are embankments that hold water on one side to control flooding. They’re mainly used to protect land that would ...
How Water Storage Can Benefit Your Construction Site
For most people, water is on tap. You just have to spin your faucet and water comes gushing out. You may think there is no need for temporary water storage as water can easily be replenished, so what is the point of storing it? Why not just let it drain away? In truth, water doesn’t ...
Key Characteristics Of Water Inflated Cofferdams
There are many reasons why you might be thinking of purchasing or renting a water inflated cofferdam. Such a device is crucial, for example, if you want to ensure a dry working site when you are working close to and directly in a source of water. While you are considering your purchase or rental, you ...
Installation Procedures For Water Filled Cofferdams
The installation procedure for your water filled cofferdam depends upon the type of installation that you require. Generally, there are three potential types of installation for a water filled cofferdam as follows: Dry surface where no water is present Static water environment where water is present but is not flowing Dynamic water environment where water ...
Why Inflatable Cofferdams Are Superior To Earthen Dams
There are many solutions to the issues of water intrusion. An inflatable cofferdam is one of the most effective solutions, but it is not the only one. How does the effectiveness of an inflatable cofferdam compare to, for example, an earthen dam? An earthen dam is probably the oldest type of dam there is, and ...
Preventative Bridge Repair with Water Filled Cofferdams
The current state of bridges all across the US is not good. The ‘golden age’ of bridge-building in the US was over half a century ago, meaning that almost half of the bridges in the country are over fifty years of age. This is bad news, especially as it’s also estimated that one in ten ...