Using Cofferdams as Inflatable Flood Barriers
Whether you live near the coast or in a desert area, flash floods are one of the leading causes of property damage in the United States. Flooding from hurricanes, overflowing dams or levies, and furious snow melt can come with little to no notice and devastate entire communities. When a flood warning is put out ...
What are the Pros and Cons of Cofferdams?
Nothing is better than the humble cofferdam for most water intrusion control methods. However, dozens of techniques and construction materials are used for cofferdams, from earthwork to inflatable, and each comes with pros and cons. So, what are cofferdams, and which is best for your next project? Here we will break them down from worst ...
What is The Main Purpose of an Inflatable Cofferdam?
Does your property or job site suffer from chronic flooding? Do you need to do work in an otherwise inaccessible underwater area? Or are you working toward a brighter future by protecting the ecosystem? You can solve all these problems and more by implementing an inflatable cofferdam in your next project. Today we will discuss ...
Shoreline Restoration Using Inflatable Cofferdams
Inflatable cofferdams for construction are the most common use for temporary water barriers. However, a temporary cofferdam is more than just a construction tool with many uses. From ecological protection, flooding prevention, and emergency water protection, inflatable cofferdams are as versatile a tool as a drill with a thousand bits. Chief amongst those alternative uses ...
Immediately Available Inflatable Cofferdams for Emergencies
No matter how prepared you are, emergencies happen, and in the case of water intrusion, there is no better alternative to the inflatable cofferdams available at Dam-It-Dams. Rental dams are available now to help with your flooding emergencies. Whether it is to combat the floods of a hurricane, heavy rains, or infrastructure failure, an inflatable ...
Reduce Construction Costs Near Water with Inflatable Cofferdams
Construction on dry land is complicated enough, but add water to the mix, and it can become downright dangerous or impossible. That is where an inflatable cofferdam can come in and save the day. Safe, durable, reliable, and environmentally friendly temporary damming options are among the best ways to reduce construction costs and improve safety ...
Prepare for Summer Flooding with Inflatable Cofferdams
With summertime just around the corner, now is the time that flooding from summer storms and the potential for snow melt in many areas pose a significant threat to construction projects and private property. While sandbags and trenches may be your regular solution to rising water levels, a temporary cofferdam is another, more reliable option. ...
Most Popular Types of Cofferdams for Construction
Cofferdams have existed in some form for thousands of years, and the earliest date back to the early days of Persia, sometime in the mid-500s B.C.E. However, technology has evolved, and the modern cofferdam is nothing like its ancestors, as current building and safety practices continue to improve. Today’s cofferdams are the construction industry’s most ...
Inflatable Cofferdams for Erosion Control
Erosion control may not be a priority for most construction crews, but it is a necessary concern you should have if your work takes place near any water source. Erosion is a common and natural occurrence. Just look at the Grand Canyon for an example of natural erosion; however, human interference has accelerated that natural ...
What is a Water Inflated Cofferdam?
Water-inflated cofferdams are a temporary damming option that diverts or stores water and are most commonly used for construction, repair, or flooding protection. But how do they work, and what are the main uses? Read on to learn all you need to know and more about inflatable cofferdams, how they function, and how purchasing or ...