EXHIBIT 16
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
200 South Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 1900
Miami FL 33131
Telephone (305) 375 7400
Facsimile (305) 375 6221
August 17, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by American Eco Corporation (copy attached),
which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of
Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K for a date of report August 3, 2000.
We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
