When construction projects require repairs in a body of water, it is important to understand what is required and how to successfully prepare. A repair requiring water work might include fixing a dam, constructing or repairing a boat ramp, repairing concrete, or inspecting or installing pipelines. [bctt tweet=”It is imperative to learn what is involved to properly make these repairs without causing further damage or safety issues.” username=”HSIServicesInc”]
Successful In-Water Repairs
While making in-water repairs might pose challenges, with proper planning and the right tools, your project will help save you time and money, while keeping workers safe.
Proper Planning
Before you begin your project, make sure you have assessed your needs. Take into account your project timeline and make sure you have all the equipment needed for a timely completion of the project. Consider the area around your project, and if it is at risk for erosion, be sure to take steps to protect the area around your work site.
Dewatering Solutions
Any project requiring in-water repair needs to be dewatered first in order to create a safe and dry environment. In the past, people would struggle with sandbags, or earth and rock-filled temporary cofferdams, but now inflatable cofferdams are the leading method for dewatering damaged areas and are instrumental in creating a dry work-space. Here are a few of the top benefits of using an inflatable cofferdam, like the Aqua-Barrier® on your next repair project:
- Inflatable cofferdams offer easy installation and can be installed and removed 3-5 times faster than traditional versions
- The Aqua-Barrier® environmentally friendly and reusable, making it cost effective
- With its patented internal baffle system, the Aqua-Barrier® can withstand large amounts of water pressure on flat, as well as uneven surfaces
- It provides a watertight enclosure that pumps out invasive water and leaving the ground dry
After the Dewatering Process
Once you have dewatered your project area, you are ready to haul in repair materials and get to work! Every project might be different, but an Aqua-Barrier inflatable cofferdam can successfully dewater them and help you stay on track with time and resources no matter how large your repair project is.
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