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Big Bags USA Spreader Bar Lift

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Big Bags USA flood barriers are the fastest, easiest, most cost-effective and stable flood protection system now available in the US.  Big Bags USA flood barriers can be used anywhere!  They easily conform to railroad tracks, tops of levees, streets, hillsides, over sewer drains and any other uneven topography. Although our Big Bags USA flood control systems are extremely easy to deploy, sometimes the terrain or other obstacles of the area make it more difficult for deployment. That's where our patented spreader bar comes in to play! Transforming Spreader Bar The Big Bags USA Transforming Spreader Bar is a Lifting device that is capable of lifting three, four or five Big Bags USA sandbags flood barriers while converting to a single axle pull behind trailer for easy transportation and storage. The Spreader Bar allows our systems to be deployed in problematic areas, with ease and precision. Perfect for use on: Levees Coffer Dams Mud Slides Steep Terrain Ra...

Big Bags USA FAQs

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Big Bags USA flood barriers provide lightning fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost.  There is no sandbag deployment method that equals the speed in which a Big Bags USA barrier can be placed. With our innovative sandbag replacement technology, there are sure to be many questions.  Take a look at some of our Frequently Asked Questions below! Where can the Big Bags USA protective flood barrier effectively be used? The systems can effectively be used most anywhere. The flexible design of no rigid bottom structure allows the Big Bags USA sandbags to conform to any sub-surface, making a water-tight seal.  Thus, wherever a protective flood barrier is needed, tops of levees, in the streets, surrounding a building, sides of hills, over sewers, Big Bags USA sandbags can adapt to the topography. Can Big Bags USA be placed on top of levees?  Yes , for every layer you will go up, you would want an extra layer on the bottom, similar to a pyramid. This...

Use Big Bags USA Systems as a Coffer Dam!

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Big Bags USA is always ready to help you!  Use Big Bags USA flood barrier sandbags replacement systems in a variety of flood & water-control situations.  Our flood barrier uses include: flood control, stream diversion, cofferdams, erosion control, secondary containment barrier for hazardous spills, mudslide barriers, flood barriers, levee heightening, storm surge protection and military blast barriers. Today we are going to take a look at Coffer Dams. What is a Coffer Dam?  A cofferdam is a temporary barrier structure designed to keep water out of a construction site. They're built to give workers a dry work environment. Coffer dams are usually constructed offshore, sometimes even under severe weather conditions. Safety is of utmost concern when working with coffer dams because workers will be exposed to the hazard of flooding and collapse. Different types of coffer dams include: braced, earth-type, timber crib, double-walled sheet pile and cellular.   ...

The Fastest Deployed Flood Barrier Anywhere!

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No other system on the market is as versatile and user friendly. Big Bags USA protective flood barrier systems are ground conforming and therefore have the ability to be deployed on terrain that is uneven or unleveled with negligible preparations. The protective flood barrier system is well suited for corner and curved deployments. The systems are stackable directly on top of each other two systems tall, for higher stacking the pyramid method is advised. In environments that are unreachable with standard equipment, Big Bags USA flood barrier systems are liftable for safe and effective deployment using our spreader bar. Before Deploying Some special considerations before you deploy Big Bags USA flood barriers should include:  Projected water levels Elevation changes terrain Equipment necessary for deployment Available labor force Whether you will need a Spreader Bar Equipment Needed Necessary equipment for any deployment of the B...