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MORE THAN JUST FLOOD PROTECTION Diverting water can be a challenge, but for Big Bags USA we make it look simple! Our flood barrier system can help solve a lot of water diversion & intrusion issues. Whether your issue is caused by mother nature or stems from a man-made changes, Big Bags USA is here to help protect your land, property & community ! Our system is used by construction companies, farmers, municipalities, residential and many more agencies. Big Bags USA flood barrier sandbags are trusted by many to divert water and protect property. Learn just a few of the common problems our system can solve below. 1) Approaching Flood Waters ~ A fast and simple solution for containment and deferment of flood water. Help prevent disaster with the help of our large sandbags. 2) Raising Water Over Levee ~ In the event of possible levee over topping, Big Bags USA flood barrier system can easily add up to an additional 6ft. Add to the height of your levee to best protect the ...

BIG BAGS = BIG SAVINGS Flooding has a severely negative impact on your family and community, both financially and emotionally. Big Bags USA has the perfect flood protection system and its cost savings over traditional sandbags is astounding! It was reported that 2020 held over $151 billion dollars in flood damages, and that's just inland flooding! At Big Bags USA, our protective flood barriers have an innovative yet simplistic design that allows for more systems to be installed with less manpower and materials that other barriers on the market. Cost & Savings There are many flood barrier systems available on the market, and while they work well, Big Bags USA knew there was a more efficient way to handle water barrier & flooding concerns. Just one Big Bags USA protective flood barrier system replaces 750 regular sandbags. This is just in the footprint! If you were to stack regular sandbags to meet 40” in height, it would equal to 1500 sandbags. By using the Big Bags USA s...

BIG BAGS CONTRUCTION BARRIERS If you were searching for dewatering ideas, water diversion, cofferdam products, berms, weirs, or temporary barriers for your construction sites you have found the solution with Big Bags USA! Big Bags USA construction barrier systems have unmatched versatility to handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs compared to other products. Here are just a few of the advantages of Big Bags USA.   Systems can be re-used. No need to budget for new systems on every project. Deploys faster than any other barrier on the market. Easy deployment with our patent-pending spreader bar. Clean-up is easy. Simply warehouse the bags, sand included, for the next use. Dewatering Made Simple 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, a...

Flooding isn’t just for springtime! No matter where you are in the United States the threat of melting snow and ice, winter storms, and ice jams can cause a serious threat to your home and property. Let’s break down each threat and how to protect against them with Big Bags USA ! According to the National Flood Service, “Snowmelt is a natural part of the water cycle. But when snow thaws too rapidly to be absorbed back into soil, surrounding water bodies, and drainage systems, it can flood nearby land, which means the water could end up in your basement." Snowmelt floods can happen anywhere across the snowy north of the United States and typically occur in small, localized events. But that doesn’t mean these events can’t result in significant damage. Say it snows ten inches, which isn’t uncommon in cold climates. Ten inches of snow is roughly one inch of water, and according to FEMA, just an inch of floodwater can cost you as much as $25k in repairs. “ Ice jam floods happen when lo...

Investing in a flood barrier system is a big decision. You want to ensure you've found the right product for all of your flood protection needs. Here at Big Bags USA , know our system is the right for your specific needs. You may still have a few questions about our flood barrier system. See some FAQ's answered below: Where can the Big Bags USA protective flood barrier system 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 gives you the best defense where the most water pres...

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...

Have you ever thought about what causes the movement of sea levels to rise and fall? The answer is the gravitational pulls of the moon, sun and Earth. Due to the fact that the moon is much closer to the Earth than the sun, its gravitational pull is stronger. In today's blog, Big Bags USA® discusses how the moon affects the tides and what that means in terms of flood risk. Lunar Tides While the moon's gravitational pull isn't strong enough to move anything on land, the same doesn't go for water. As the Earth rotates, the distance between the Earth and the moon in any particular given spot changes. That change in distance affects the amount of gravitational pull the moon has on that particular area. The moon's pull is strongest at whichever spot of Earth is closest to it, and this causes the water to bulge toward the moon. These areas where bulging occurs experience high tide, while the other areas experience low tide. Water on the opposite side of Earth facing away ...

Big Bags USA flood barriers  offers a simplistic design that allows more systems to be deployed by fewer workers, using less training and natural resources than sandbags. One Big Bags USA  protective flood barrier system replaces 750 regular sandbags. While the cost of sandbags themselves may seem inexpensive, the cost involved with deployment and cleanup adds up quickly. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between traditional sandbags and Big Bags USA sandbag barriers ! Traditional Sandbags The filling and distributing of sandbags is grueling work. It takes an enormous amount of labor and resources to locate, fill, and deploy sandbags. The majority of sandbags are filled by hand, one at a time, which is a two person job. Once full, those 45-75 pound bags need to be carried to the desired location. The number of bags required for proper flood mitigation makes this a daunting task. In addition, the sandbags must be layered and stacked properly to create a stable b...

Have you ever wondered how or why we name hurricanes? Hurricanes are given short, distinctive names to avoid confusion and streamline communication about tropical weather. Until the early 1950s, these storms were tracked by year and in the order in which they occurred during that year. However, overtime it was learned that using names was quicker and less confusing when two storms occurred simultaneously. In this week's blog, Big Bags USA  is going to explain the process of naming hurricanes. How Hurricanes are Named In 1953, the US began using female names in alphabetical order for storms, and by 1978, male names were also used to identify Northern Pacific storms. In 1979, this process was adopted for storms in the Atlantic basin as well. When it comes to naming hurricanes, there is a strict procedure established by the World Meteorological Organization. For Atlantic Hurricanes, there is a list of male and female names that are used on a 6-year rotation. The only time there i...

We are in the peak of hurricane season, and it is important that we understand the different terms associated with these natural phenomenon's. In today's blog,  Big Bags USA® discusses several terms that you should know and understand about hurricanes. Whether you are living on the coast in a hurricane prone area or living inland, like the Midwest, it is important to understand what's happening around the country this hurricane season. Hurricane Terms 1. Tropical Depression - a tropical depression is a cyclone with winds of 38 mph. These are assigned numbers. 2. Tropical Storm - a tropical storm is a cyclone varying in wind speeds from 39-73 mph. Once a tropical depression reaches tropical storm strength, it is given a name. 3. Hurricane - a hurricane is a cyclone with wind speeds of 74 mph or greater. 4. Tropical Cyclone - a tropical cyclone is the generic term for a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane. It is characterized by a lack of warm/cold fronts at...