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We’ve discussed the “3-D’s” of in-water construction, repairs, and inspection before, but we’d like to give you a slightly more in-depth explanation on this subject. There is a difference and each job requires different solutions in order to safely, accurately, and punctually get the job done.

De-Watering is also known as un-watering and it is great for controlling the submerged area of construction and providing a drier work environment. Ground or surface water is typically drained from one section and relocated temporarily to another until such a time as dryness is no longer needed, then it can be restored. When the unnecessary water is restored to its original location, it’s as if no disruption had ever happened, and that’s part of the beauty of using this technique.

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The dangers of hurricanes and tropical storms is pretty apparent, not to mention calamitous, we all know this. However, there is also another danger associated with these massively powerful storms; a risk known as inland floods, also called aftershocks.

Inland flooding is the intense level of flooding that immediately follows the initial storm, be it a hurricane, heavy rainfall, quick snow and ice melts, or tropical storms. It does not occur at the coast, yet it is considered with coastal flooding by hazard specialists because of its connection with land falling storms. The effects of inland flooding can extend as far as 100 miles from the coasts edge.

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Oftentimes, repairs to existing construction work require in-water productivity. These activities can be extremely difficult and sometimes dangerous while adding an extra layer of trials to the existing work at hand. A few examples of repairs requiring in-water construction are pool maintenance, repair to dams, concrete and pillar repair, inspection and repair of pipelines, and boat ramp repairs. All of the aforementioned tasks are difficult enough, but in addition, the work has to be done in areas of standing water. Risks and dangers are increased with the added element of water.

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When the time comes that you know you are in need of a Dam-It Dams cofferdam system as a solution for de-watering, damming, and/or water diversion, it then comes down to the decision of “Do you need to rent this product or own this product?” Being a business, you’d think that we were interested in the return business of rentals, but in all honesty, we care about the environment and we care about you. We want you to choose the option that best suits your needs and keeps you and yours safe unsafe weather conditions or construction needs.

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Flood Protection (for residential or business)

The use of cofferdams for flood protection and prevention is no new thing. When it comes to flooding, you can easily use our water-inflatable cofferdam in order to prevent the oncoming rising water levels from invading the structure of your home or business.

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