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Top 4 Dewatering Myths Debunked

Dewatering for a construction project might have been arduous and time-consuming in the past, but a lot has changed over the years making these projects easier and safer than ever. In fact, many old dewatering practices have been abandoned, meaning that sticking with them can end up costing you time and money. [bctt tweet=”Outdated practices or myths about dewatering should be addressed and eliminated to save your project time and money!” username=”HSIServicesInc”]

Debunking Dewatering Myths

With new technology, dewatering is simpler and more cost-effective than in previous years. In fact, many construction dewatering myths are no longer valid. Here are three dewatering myths that have been debunked with the evolution of the cofferdam.

1) Earthen Dams Are Best

Earthen dams have been used for thousands of years and were once thought to be the best option for a dewatering project. This no longer holds true, because earthen dams are outdated and likely to fail or be unsafe. Earthen dams are made of dirt, making their structure weak. This can cause the dirt dam to fail when sloughing or erosion occurs. An inflatable cofferdam lets you work with more stability and control and take minimal manpower to install.

2) Drain the Entire Pool

The myth that to repair a pool you must drain the entire thing is incorrect if you have an Aqua Barrier® inflatable dam. Inflatable water dams allow you to dewater a section of the pool for repairs, rather than draining the entire pool. The inflatable water dam is actually filled with pool water, and will conform to your pool’s shape, forming a seal. When the work is complete, the water is drained back into the pool, conserving water.

3) Sandbags Are Ideal

Sandbags have their place in construction but in most cases, the Aqua Barrier® Cofferdam will get you better results with far less prep time. To achieve a 100 foot long x 8 foot high sandbag wall requires more than 50,000 sandbags, adding time and effort from your employees. Sandbags also require special disposal, resulting in extra cost. An inflatable water dam requires no heavy lifting and equipment, and it is reusable and eco-friendly.

4) Inflatable Dams are Expensive

Think an inflatable cofferdam will be too expensive? Try the Cofferdam Cost Evaluator. This great tool allows you to get your costs before making your purchase. It also allows you to compare the inflatable cofferdam price to that of sheet piling or earthen dams. You will soon see that the inflatable dam wins out in the end, not only with ease of function, cost-effectiveness, but it is reusable and therefore, environmentally safe.

Dewatering Myths Debunked by the Aqua-Barrier Cofferdam

With the Aqua-Barrier cofferdam, dewatering projects have never been easier or more cost-effective. With inflatable cofferdams, you will cut down on post-work clean-up, reduce workers comp claims for heavy lifting, and also reduce installation and removal time, too.

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