collection of water in an elevator pit

Contained water, elevator pits and mosquito breeding

Florida summers are an invitation for mosquitoes to thrive. Warmer temperatures and higher moisture levels in the summer attract disease-carrying mosquitoes. More rainfall means a higher probability of seeing areas with contained water– a breeding ground for mosquitoes. These breeding…

water seeps through elevator pit walls

Florida’s rain season is arriving– Elevator pit at risk

Florida, known for its tropical climate, gets heavy rains beginning May through October– with the consideration of hurricane season that barrels in June 1 through Nov. 30. The coastal state's vulnerability to heavy rains and severe storms is nothing new…

Why should I waterproof my elevator pit?

When there is a build up of contained water in a pit it mixes with oil and trash, creating a foul odor and puts the integrity of the shaft at risk. The process of disaster could be immediate or gradual–…

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