How to Stack the Big Bags USA Flood Barrier Systems

Big Bags USA provides versatile flood protection with innovated flood barrier technology.  Our systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs normally associated with rapid deployed systems. Not only can the Big Bags USA systems be connected to provide a barrier of any length needed, they can also be stacked. Depending on the height of the barrier needed, there are two acceptable ways to stack the Big Bags USA flood barrier systems!

Flood Protection 6 Feet or Under


For barriers of 6' or less, Big Bags USA flood barrier systems can be stacked irectly on top of one another. Be sure to stagger the systems so that the seams do not line up. After deploying the ground level of systems, begin deployment of a second level of systems directly on top of the ground level systems, following the steps in our blog titled "Steps for Deploying the Big Bags USA Systems." When stacking systems directly on top of each other, DRIPS, LLC does not recommend stacking more than two systems high.

Flood Protection Over 6 Feet 


DRIPS, LLC recommends stacking Big Bags USA in a pyramid configuration to insure proper barrier integrity. The pyramid configuration consists of equal numbers of horizontal and vertical systems. For example, if your barrier will be 3 sytems tall, you will need 3 systems wide on the bottom. It is important that all systems are staggered so every system sits over the seams of the previous level. To begin deployment, deploy systems one barrier line at a time, following the steps in our blog titled "Steps for Deploying the Big Bags USA Systems,"  until the desired base width is achieved. Begin deploying the second level in the same fashion and continue this process until the desired height is achieved. DRIPS, LLC does not recommend stacking systems over heights of 15 feet.

With the various length and height abilities, Big Bags USA provides the versatility to meet all your flood protection needs.  Big Bags USA can be used in a variety of flood & water control situations such as water retention, levee reinforcement, water re-direction, securing a perimeter, protecting important utilities and more! Contact us today at 800-337-0537 for more information on using the Big Bags USA system for your next project or emergency flood situation.

If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.


D.R.I.P.S.
Disaster Relief & Innovative
Protection Systems, LLC
(573) 480-6699

Let's Connect!

ALWAYS READY TO HELP LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL AGENCIES ... BE PREPARED!   

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ways to Use Big Bags USA® - Part 1

Image
Big Bags USA Flood Barriers are an innovative solution to a huge problem. Flooding occurs every single year across the nation. It’s caused by many different types of occurrences, both weather-related, and often times from failures due to man-made sources. The devastation that can be caused from a single flood is incredible, but it’s also heartbreaking to watch. This is what drove us to create the Big Bags Flood Barrier. Our system was made to be easy to afford, fast to deploy, and easy to save for the next time. Here are several ways you can use Big Bags flood barriers , and how they can make all of the difference in your situation. Flood Control This is one of the most common and popular uses for our easy deploy flood barriers . From the 2019 spring floods to the hurricanes on the East coast, our barriers are seen across the nation helping to control floodwaters. This could mean that we are protecting buildings from the water with these barriers, or even roads. Flood control ca...
Read more

Cofferdam Construction Barriers Made Easy

Image
Big Bags USA heavy-duty construction barriers provide a re-usable alternative to sheet pile cofferdams, sandbag barriers, water barriers, single FIBC bags, super sacks, and aqua dams. One system (comprised of 5 individual bags connected to one another) is 15’ long, 36” wide, and 40” tall. One, five bag system, can be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 minutes. No other barrier can be filled and placed faster than the Big Bags USA construction barrier system . Fast, reusable barriers that save time and money. Why Big Bags USA is the BEST: 10mm thick polypropylene, made with the highest UV resistant polymers available to increase longevity in sunlight. The flexibility of the barrier allows the product to be used on any an all surfaces without the need for trenching or leveling to get a good seal. 200 times faster to deploy than traditional sandbag walls. Uses 1/2 the amount of sand used in a sandbag wall built to the same height. Not only is the barrier re-usable, the sand can...
Read more

Common Causes of Dam Failures

Image
A dam is built to store large volumes of water, control the flow of water, or divert water flowing from upstream. Nothing is quite as catastrophic as the flooding that is caused from a dam failure. Dam failures may lead to loss of lives and destruction of the environment, and Big Bags USA Flood Barriers wants to help. Our team is honored to get out and support those who are in need of assistance, and we do quite often. Here are a few things you may want to know about dam failures and how Big Bags USA can help with the best flood barriers on the market . What Causes Dam Failures? Extreme Inflow Extreme water inflow from prolonged rainfall and flooding is one the major causes of dam failures. Dams are designed to survive extreme weather conditions, but prolonged seasons of rain and flooding are capable of putting pressure on the dam to cause dam failure, and possible collapsing of the dam. Poor Maintenance Poor maintenance can be a huge trigger for dam failure. Dams require regular mai...
Read more