Unlocking the Mysteries: Forensic Analysis of Water Damage in Buildings
Water damage is a silent menace that threatens the integrity and safety of buildings worldwide. It’s a culprit hidden behind walls and beneath floors, wreaking havoc on structures, often unnoticed until it’s too late. However, through forensic analysis, engineers and experts have developed an intricate understanding of water damage, its causes, and how to mitigate […]
August 8th 2021 – Storm Flooding Downtown Omaha
Heavy rains drenched eastern Nebraska on Saturday night, which caused flash flooding in Omaha. This torrential rain flooded businesses, left people across the city without power, and stranded drivers. Severe thunderstorms were accompanied by quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds. The Omaha World-Herald reported that water rushed through the streets, destroying roads and leaving drivers […]
Keeping Water Away from Your Foundation
In order for your home to last, it needs a solid foundation. If the foundation is compromised it could lead to expensive repairs, or sustain irreparable damage. So the best thing you can do is prevent damage to your foundation. There are many ways a foundation can become damaged, such as earthquakes, tree roots, or […]
What Happens to my Sump Pump in a Power Outage?
Spring is here which brings rain that could cause a potential problem for your home. Rainwater does make its way down and around your foundation, where it must be pumped away from the house. In homes with sump pumps, this water around the foundation will, by design, find its way into your sump pit where […]
May – June, 2020: Michigan Flooding
In mid-May, seven inches of rain created a chain of catastrophic events. The rainstorm caused more than 10,000 people to evacuate, damaged property and homes, and destroyed two hydroelectric dams. The Rainstorm Moisture created by Tropical Storm Arthur produced the heaviest rainfall. Moisture traveled from the East Coast to Michigan causing an increase in rainfall […]
How Concrete Dams are Constructed
A concrete dam is built in four shapes; gravity dam, concrete buttress dam, arch dam, and the arch-gravity dam. The gravity, buttress, and arch-gravity dams use their weight as strength to counteract water pressure by pushing downward. The arch dam uses the concrete as its strength by being weighed down from the pressure of water. […]
Why The Missouri River Floods
In the early 1900’s, the Missouri River was unmanageable, varying in shape and size covering entire valleys with ice and water, then resettling along a new course. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tried for several decades to tame the river and make it navigable for commercial, agriculture, and manufacturers. Finally, in the early years […]
How Concrete Dams Work
Concrete dams are used for a simple reasons – change the flow/flowrate of water and generate electricity. Concrete dams are major producers, too. Together they generate 20% of electricity in the world and open new areas to permanent settlement. Although most dams are simply fill dams which are used primarily as water storage, large concrete […]
The Importance of Keeping Your Gutters Clean
Your home’s gutter system withstands a lot of abuse. When it rains or the snow melts, the gutters fill with an abundance of heavy water and debris which flow along the expanse to the downspouts. The purpose of your home’s gutter system is to protect your house from the onslaught of water which can damage […]
Deadly Storms Sweep the Southeast US
On January 11th, deadly storms descended on the Southeastern United States. Flooding and tornadoes caused extensive destruction leaving 10 people dead. Among the deceased, an elderly Louisiana couple perished when a tornado picked up their trailer and flung the structure 200 feet. The exceptionally strong tornado in Bossier Parish damaged 50 additional homes, many of […]