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 …
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 …
You may not have noticed, but Dam-It-Dams has recently been featured on TV! We are not talking about a nationally syndicated advertising campaign, but the use of our inflatable cofferdams on the treasure-hunting TV hit, The Curse of Oak Island. We are proud to have helped the treasure hunters of Oak Island to continue their …
When you use a water filled cofferdam, you must make sure that you are using it safely. Regulations exist that you need to adhere to when using a cofferdam. If you deviate from these regulations, you could find yourself facing penalties and punishment. Naturally, you will want your experience with a water filled cofferdam to …
Large swimming pools – the kind provided at commercial as opposed to residential sites – often develop faults such as cracks in the pool walls. Naturally, it is practically impossible to make repairs to pools while there is still water inside them. This usually means only one thing – that the entire pool has to …