Mad Dog Materials

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01/16/2019

Even Mad Dogs play every once in a while. Stay warm, and stay safe while driving!

01/09/2019

The holidays were relatively warm in our home state of Ohio. But alas, snow is here. Learn the impact that snow has on fertilizer, manure, and agricultural drainage.

http://maddogmaterials.com/snowmelt-manure-fertilizer-and-safe-agricultural-drainage/

A few weeks ago, the majority of the continental United States saw an onslaught of snow. It’s January, so farmers in the American heartland are not worried about their crops; they won’t even consider planting seeds for corn or soybeans until April at the earliest. The Winter is cold and no one i...

12/21/2018

Merry Christmas from Mad Dog Materials, and thanks to everyone who helped make it our best year yet.

https://maddogmaterials.com/2018-mad-dog-materials-biggest-year-yet-recapping-our-time-on-the-nexus-project/

12/18/2018

It's no Hollywood production, but video footage is an essential part of every drain tile repair. Read more about it!

https://maddogmaterials.com/scouting-the-tile-the-importance-of-video-in-pipeline-construction-drainage-repair/

12/11/2018

Sometimes we wish that more pipelines ran near the Gulf of Mexico...maybe Napa Valley. Still, not going to complain about the weather after the great 2018 we've had!

12/06/2018

That time of year...

11/27/2018

There is nothing pleasant about a Winter wind on the plains. Don't stand in it longer than you need to! Fortunately, Mad Dog Foam Bridges don't shiver or shake when the wind comes sweeping down the plains.

http://maddogmaterials.com/when-the-winter-winds-come-sweeping-down-the-plains-mad-dog-foam-bridges-stay-put/

11/20/2018

No need to divide that pie any further! Happy Thanksgiving from Mad Dog Materials to you and yours!

11/12/2018

The Mad Dog Materials family, and all American families, owe our Veterans a debt of gratitude. Thank you for your service.

11/07/2018

We've all been in a situation where we can't find an important document. The Mad Dog App saves you from ever worrying about a drain tile report ever going missing.

http://maddogmaterials.com/simplify-the-pipeline-construction-paper-pile-up-with-mobile-and-web-apps/

The Economist recently ran a feature article on the current state of logistics in the shipping industry, namely marine shipping. Particularly, that the current state of logistics is outdated. Bills of lading are still printed in the majority of cases, and the main method of sending them between agen...

10/31/2018

They might not make great Halloween costumes, but these effects of bad drainage are nightmares for farmers.

http://maddogmaterials.com/unhappy-halloween-3-shocking-scares-brought-to-farmers-by-bad-drainage/

10/24/2018

Some people woke up this week with frost on their cars. Some woke up with way more than frost. Cold weather is approaching, and it impacts agricultural drainage.

http://maddogmaterials.com/snowmelt-manure-fertilizer-and-safe-agricultural-drainage/

10/16/2018

Not only are Mad Dog Foam Bridges more effective at bridging drain tile, they're safer too. Learn why:

http://maddogmaterials.com/mad-dog-foam-bridges-the-safe-way-to-repair-drain-tile/

There is one reason why Mad Dog Foam Bridges are the obvious choice for completing drain tile repair along pipeline projects: costs. Buying one foam bridge costs less than buying hundreds of sandbags for a single repair, and then possibly paying more to redo the repair when that uneven sandbag bridg...

10/11/2018

http://maddogmaterials.com/drain-tile-specialists-can-be-the-difference-between-brilliant-and-broken/

If you love music, you dream about getting your hands on the best home stereo equipment you can find. The best speakers, subwoofer, receiver…maybe even the best turntable if you prefer your music on vinyl. So now that you’ve bought all that stuff, you’re guaranteed the best audio experience, r...

10/09/2018

How does the Mad Dog Materials app keep functioning even when your phone doesn't have a signal? Here's how...

http://www.watershedm.com/blog/keeping-mobile-apps-working-in-rural-wild-wireless-land-along-pipeline-construction-projects/

07Jun Keeping Mobile Apps Working in Rural, Wild Wireless Land along Pipeline Construction Projects By: Garrett RhyneNo Comments Mad Dog Materials is a major proponent of wireless apps on pipeline construction jobs. Which means finding a way to get past iffy wireless access on the job site. The map....

10/02/2018

The smartphone era has changed the face of many industries, and make no mistake: The drain tile repair industry in one of them!

http://maddogmaterials.com/dont-fear-the-data-mobile-apps-make-numbers-more-accessible-projects-more-efficient/

It’s easy to criticize our culture for having too much paperwork. Even retail clothing outlets ask for your personal information at checkout. But it’s not all red tape; workers in every field imaginable can do their jobs better than ever before thanks to the amount of data available to them. Thi...

09/25/2018

Mad Dog Foam Bridges help to protect local watersheds. Simple as that.

http://maddogmaterials.com/mad-dog-foam-bridges-protecting-farms-protecting-the-environment-on-pipeline-projects/

That’s a firm statement, but we couldn’t think of a way to deliver the full truth of that message without being straightforward. One of our biggest selling points is that Mad Dog Foam Bridges provide a more cost-effective method of bridging broken drain tile along pipeline projects. And this is ...

09/18/2018

Researchers suggest that more storms are in our future. Keeping your farm's drainage systems updated is the best way to protect your crops.

http://maddogmaterials.com/drainage-maintenance-and-planning-can-protect-farms-from-massive-storms/

Even if the winds didn’t reach the dangerous levels that were initially expected, Hurricane Florence still brought an unprecedented amount of rain to those in the Carolinas, which has created issues that will take months to overcome. One of Mad Dog’s founders, Garrett Rhyne, is a native North Ca...

09/13/2018

The story of Mad Dog Materials has roots in the foothills of North Carolina, and our thoughts are with those dealing with the storm. Stay safe and stay dry!

09/11/2018

Preparation and planning can protect agricultural land from dramatic rain events.

http://maddogmaterials.com/more-storms-are-coming-make-sure-your-agricultural-drainage-systems-are-prepared/

There is nothing that can protect farmers along the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast, and in the Caribbean from hurricanes such as Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Reports suggest that farms in Florida are struggling from huge setbacks because of Irma, and they are in our thoughts. The people of Puerto Rico are s...

09/04/2018

After the holiday, pipeline construction workers are back to work, and they're working hard. The full project will never be easy...but we've invested in the means to make drain tile repair easier than ever before.

http://maddogmaterials.com/simplify-the-pipeline-construction-paper-pile-up-with-mobile-and-web-apps/

The Economist recently ran a feature article on the current state of logistics in the shipping industry, namely marine shipping. Particularly, that the current state of logistics is outdated. Bills of lading are still printed in the majority of cases, and the main method of sending them between agen...

08/27/2018

Mad Dog Materials is a full-service drain tile repair company, and now we've got a website to demonstrate it. Learn more about Mad Dog's Mobile & Web apps, Foam Bridges, Supplies and Services at www.MadDogMaterials.com

http://maddogmaterials.com/

There are only so many hours in the day for every mile on the job. Every drain tile repair requires different amounts of material, making it difficult to establish a process, and difficult to perform in a timely manner. And then, when you need to go back and examine a drain tile repair made months a...

08/24/2018

Mad Dog Materials is pleased to introduce its new website, MadDogMaterials.com! Learn more about Mad Dog Foam Bridges, the Mad Dog Web & Mobile Apps, and all of the supplies and drain tile repair expertise that we offer!

http://maddogmaterials.com/

There are only so many hours in the day for every mile on the job. Every drain tile repair requires different amounts of material, making it difficult to establish a process, and difficult to perform in a timely manner. And then, when you need to go back and examine a drain tile repair made months a...

08/21/2018

Drain tile and healthy drainage systems are essential during both wet and dry conditions...but don't just take our word for it!

https://www.ohiofarmer.com/crops/managing-drainage-water-good-crops-and-environment

Ask a CCA: Farmers should consider controlled drainage, blind inlets, saturated buffers and drainage water recycling.

08/14/2018

Mad Dog Foam Bridges set out to create a more reliable, effective method of drain tile repair. We're proud that we help make pipeline construction safer as well.

http://www.watershedm.com/blog/mad-dog-foam-bridges-bring-safety-to-pipeline-trenches-with-design-technology/

14Aug Mad Dog Foam Bridges Bring Safety to Pipeline Trenches with Design, Technology By: Garrett RhyneNo Comments     Everyone knows that construction sites can be hazardous, no matter where they take place. There’s a reason why workers wear helmets and bright, neon-yellow safety vests. Look at ...

08/08/2018

It's been a hot Summer. Interestingly enough, drain tile has a positive impact on crop growth during drought conditions!

http://www.watershedm.com/blog/drain-tile-actually-increases-crop-performance-during-summer-droughts-dry-spells/

19Jul Drain Tile Actually Increases Crop Performance during Summer Droughts, Dry Spells By: Garrett RhyneNo Comments It’s been hot here in Mad Dog’s Ohio home, and as is often the case with hot Summers, there has been less rain than usual. Times like these hardly seem like the moment to be think...

07/31/2018

Dog days of Summer? More like "Mad Dog Days of Summer"! We're ready to make some drain tile repairs and lay some pipeline!

07/24/2018

Save a tree, use an app!

http://www.watershedm.com/blog/simplify-the-pipeline-construction-paper-pile-up-with-mobile-and-web-apps/

07May Simplify the Pipeline Construction Paper Pile-Up with Mobile and Web Apps By: Garrett RhyneNo Comments Saving paper is more than just a “green” activity. In many cases, saving paper also means saving one’s sanity. The Economist recently ran a feature article on the current state of logis...

07/10/2018

Ever go camping? Bet you wish your mobile phone still got a signal! You might not need a drain tile repair app on the Appalachian Trail, but the Mad Dog Mobile App's offline mode would allow it to work if you did!

http://www.watershedm.com/blog/keeping-mobile-apps-working-in-rural-wild-wireless-land-along-pipeline-construction-projects/

07Jun Keeping Mobile Apps Working in Rural, Wild Wireless Land along Pipeline Construction Projects By: Garrett RhyneNo Comments Mad Dog Materials is a major proponent of wireless apps on pipeline construction jobs. Which means finding a way to get past iffy wireless access on the job site. The map....