About the Big Bags USA Flood Barrier System
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the flooding possibility and the need to prepare your community. This week, we wanted to take some time to introduce you to our flood barrier products and show you the hope that we have provided communities through our products. Flooding is inevitable, it happens at some point and too many different areas in the country, so we are proud to offer these fast deployed flood barriers as a solution of your community.
Each Big Bags System Includes:
Our 50 lbs. (22.25 km) lightweight accordion design.
Five 27 cu. ft. (35.28 cu. m.) high strength polypropylene Big Bags
The patented U-frame design allows the systems to open up and remain standing, in place, for filling. Any number of systems can be connected together.
Tightly woven utility loops for easy lifting and deployment
Optional closed top Big Bags USA systems for submerging underwater. Often used for cofferdams.
The highest in Ultra-Violet protection available.
50-year shelf life
Big Bags USA protective flood barrier systems consist of five, one cubic yard sandbags. The dimensions of the system are 40” in height, 36” in width and 180” in length. The lightweight expandable accordion-like, sandbags flood barrier enables one laborer to easily move the systems into position while using a minimum of storage. Every individual one cubic yard sandbag is comprised of a woven high strength Polypropylene. Our polypropylene sandbags offer the highest in UV protection and an impenetrable woven waterside, protecting sand from contamination. The result is a greater spectrum of the end-use of your resources. Every flood barrier has a fill capacity of 2,700-3,400 lbs. depending on moisture and clay content of the sand. The sandbags themselves and the utility loops have been rated at 4,400 lbs. leaving plenty of space for marginal variables. One five bag flood barrier system filled and deployed will weigh up to 17,000 lbs., considerably less than the 20,520 - 25,840 lbs. of a conventional sandbag barrier of the same dimensions. The principal concept of Big Bags USA flood barrier systems is the ground conforming sandbags method without the “dead space” of conventional sandbags barriers.
Big Bags USA protective flood barrier systems are stackable for threats higher than the base 40”. Using a pyramid configuration, meaning for every vertical system you will need one horizontal system, compared to sandbags that have twice the base width compared to height. Using this configuration, heights of 196” or more can easily be achieved.
In situations when Big Bags USA flood barriers will receive over-topping or will be submerged, a closed top system is recommended. Close top flood barrier systems offer all the capabilities and dimensions as our open-top systems while providing the extra protection of enveloping fill material within the Big Bags USA flood barrier system. The feature of the closed top systems prevents erosion and failure of your flood barrier system and protects against possible sedimentation introduction into the environment.
Necessary equipment for any deployment of the Big Bags USA barriers is cordless screw guns and ¾”-1 1/2” wood or drywall screws to attach one system to another before filling. A few clamps can also be used with a minimum of two clamps on each side. When the bags are filled all the way, remove clamps and connect the next system.
Heavy equipment that is normally used to fill the bags is Front End Loaders, Skid Steers, Backhoes, Side Dump Trucks, Cement Trucks (with a slurry of sand and water) and Concrete Conveyor belt Trucks.
Training and organization of labor are greatly reduced using the Big Bags USA barrier compared to conventional sandbags. Effectively utilizing a smaller unskilled labor force creates a larger margin in budgeting and mitigation compared to a conventional sandbag barrier.
Flood Barrier Systems by Big Bags USA
Every Big Bags USA Flood Barrier System is made out of the highest quality materials in the heart of the USA ... right in Missouri!Each Big Bags System Includes:
Our 50 lbs. (22.25 km) lightweight accordion design.
Five 27 cu. ft. (35.28 cu. m.) high strength polypropylene Big Bags
The patented U-frame design allows the systems to open up and remain standing, in place, for filling. Any number of systems can be connected together.
Tightly woven utility loops for easy lifting and deployment
Optional closed top Big Bags USA systems for submerging underwater. Often used for cofferdams.
The highest in Ultra-Violet protection available.
50-year shelf life
Big Bags USA protective flood barrier systems consist of five, one cubic yard sandbags. The dimensions of the system are 40” in height, 36” in width and 180” in length. The lightweight expandable accordion-like, sandbags flood barrier enables one laborer to easily move the systems into position while using a minimum of storage. Every individual one cubic yard sandbag is comprised of a woven high strength Polypropylene. Our polypropylene sandbags offer the highest in UV protection and an impenetrable woven waterside, protecting sand from contamination. The result is a greater spectrum of the end-use of your resources. Every flood barrier has a fill capacity of 2,700-3,400 lbs. depending on moisture and clay content of the sand. The sandbags themselves and the utility loops have been rated at 4,400 lbs. leaving plenty of space for marginal variables. One five bag flood barrier system filled and deployed will weigh up to 17,000 lbs., considerably less than the 20,520 - 25,840 lbs. of a conventional sandbag barrier of the same dimensions. The principal concept of Big Bags USA flood barrier systems is the ground conforming sandbags method without the “dead space” of conventional sandbags barriers.
Big Bags USA protective flood barrier systems are stackable for threats higher than the base 40”. Using a pyramid configuration, meaning for every vertical system you will need one horizontal system, compared to sandbags that have twice the base width compared to height. Using this configuration, heights of 196” or more can easily be achieved.
In situations when Big Bags USA flood barriers will receive over-topping or will be submerged, a closed top system is recommended. Close top flood barrier systems offer all the capabilities and dimensions as our open-top systems while providing the extra protection of enveloping fill material within the Big Bags USA flood barrier system. The feature of the closed top systems prevents erosion and failure of your flood barrier system and protects against possible sedimentation introduction into the environment.
Our Flood Barriers Offer Rapid Deployment
Big Bags USA protective flood barrier systems are ground conforming and therefore can 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.Necessary equipment for any deployment of the Big Bags USA barriers is cordless screw guns and ¾”-1 1/2” wood or drywall screws to attach one system to another before filling. A few clamps can also be used with a minimum of two clamps on each side. When the bags are filled all the way, remove clamps and connect the next system.
Heavy equipment that is normally used to fill the bags is Front End Loaders, Skid Steers, Backhoes, Side Dump Trucks, Cement Trucks (with a slurry of sand and water) and Concrete Conveyor belt Trucks.
Training and organization of labor are greatly reduced using the Big Bags USA barrier compared to conventional sandbags. Effectively utilizing a smaller unskilled labor force creates a larger margin in budgeting and mitigation compared to a conventional sandbag barrier.
Ready to Get Started?
We have made it easier than ever to get access to our flood barrier products through the Schedule 84 program. If you want to have Big Bags USA in your community, we want to make sure you have it. Our system is fast, affordable, and a great solution for homes, businesses, and communities. Visit our website to learn more about our products and get started on the process.
MADE IN THE USA ~ 100% Manufactured in Missouri ~ BUY AMERICAN
MADE IN THE USA ~ 100% Manufactured in Missouri ~ BUY AMERICAN
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!
D.R.I.P.S.
Disaster Relief & Innovative
Protection Systems, LLC
(573) 480-6699
Let's Connect!
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