Find the Answers to Your Questions About Big Bags USA®
When it comes to flood protection, you probably have a lot of questions about the different products on the market. Big Bags USA® has the answers to some frequently asked questions about our protective flood barriers below.
Big Bags USA® flood barrier systems are the best flood protection products on the market. They can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the cost normally associated with rapid deployed systems. They provide lightning fast flood protection - one bag can be placed and filled by two men in lest than 10 minutes.
There are many advantages of these large polypropylene sandbags. The main advantage is the lack of labor involved with assembly and filling. The second advantage is the speed with which you can protect an area from flooding. The third would be the cost of savings compared to any other flood protection product available.
Yes, these systems can be stacked, and it is recommended that you stack them like a pyramid. If you were trying to fight 10 feet of flood water, then you would need to stack the systems 4 layers tall. The base of the barrier should also be 4 layers wide.
The answer is yes. However, it may be more cost effective to just buy more systems instead of cleaning, re-assembling and then storing them. The bags are tough enough for more than one use.
One system is equal to 15 linear feet by 3 feet tall.
One bag can weigh anywhere from 2,800 lbs - 3,200 lbs, depending on the wetness of the sand.
It depends on the size of the order, but typically it will take 5 to 7 business days to be delivered to your destination.
There are other temporary flood barrier manufacturers out there that actually work, but please consider the following:
While there are other products on the market that use similar techniques. There are some key differences in Big Bags USA® flood barriers:
There are many options after the flood waters recede. Depending on how often your community floods, should determine if you want to keep the sand in the bags for later use. Once these bags are filled and broken apart from the rest of the system, they can be placed on pallets and stacked outside. When the next time you need to use them arises, they will already be filled. You can also use these to cover man hole covers and sewer drains.
We hope that this information provided you the answers to your questions about our flood barrier systems. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-337-0537. At Big Bags USA®, we are committed to helping you be prepared!
1. What are Big Bags USA® Flood Barrier Systems?
Big Bags USA® flood barrier systems are the best flood protection products on the market. They can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the cost normally associated with rapid deployed systems. They provide lightning fast flood protection - one bag can be placed and filled by two men in lest than 10 minutes.
2. What are the Advantages of the Big Bags USA® Systems?
There are many advantages of these large polypropylene sandbags. The main advantage is the lack of labor involved with assembly and filling. The second advantage is the speed with which you can protect an area from flooding. The third would be the cost of savings compared to any other flood protection product available.
3. Are the Big Bags USA® Systems Stackable?
Yes, these systems can be stacked, and it is recommended that you stack them like a pyramid. If you were trying to fight 10 feet of flood water, then you would need to stack the systems 4 layers tall. The base of the barrier should also be 4 layers wide.
4. Can You Re-Use the Big Bags USA® Systems?
The answer is yes. However, it may be more cost effective to just buy more systems instead of cleaning, re-assembling and then storing them. The bags are tough enough for more than one use.
5. How Big is One Big Bags USA® System?
One system is equal to 15 linear feet by 3 feet tall.
6. When Filled with Sand, How Much Does One Big Bags USA® Bag Weigh?
One bag can weigh anywhere from 2,800 lbs - 3,200 lbs, depending on the wetness of the sand.
7. How Long Does It Take for Delivery of Big Bags USA® Systems?
It depends on the size of the order, but typically it will take 5 to 7 business days to be delivered to your destination.
8. Who are Big Bags USA®'s Biggest Competitors?
There are other temporary flood barrier manufacturers out there that actually work, but please consider the following:
- Cost Comparison
- Speed of Deployment
- Speed of Removal
- Investment Return on Uncontaminated Sand
9. What's the Difference Between Big Bags USA® and Other Products on the Market?
While there are other products on the market that use similar techniques. There are some key differences in Big Bags USA® flood barriers:
- The Big Bags USA® barriers have a bottom for optimal barrier integrity against erosion.
- Aqua barriers, if punctured, offer little defense against debris in flood waters.
- With other products, only one system can be utilized at a time. With Big Bags USA® systems, you tailor fit your barrier based on the given need.
- Big Bags USA® barriers have a shelf life of 50 years. The tightly woven polypropylene weave ensures the highest amount of hydro UV-protection.
10. What Do You Do with the Big Bags USA® Bags When the Flood Waters are Gone?
There are many options after the flood waters recede. Depending on how often your community floods, should determine if you want to keep the sand in the bags for later use. Once these bags are filled and broken apart from the rest of the system, they can be placed on pallets and stacked outside. When the next time you need to use them arises, they will already be filled. You can also use these to cover man hole covers and sewer drains.
We hope that this information provided you the answers to your questions about our flood barrier systems. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-337-0537. At Big Bags USA®, we are committed to helping you be prepared!
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.
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.
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