Big Bags USA Compared to Traditional Sandbags

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 barrier. The higher the barrier, the larger the number of sandbags required. Protecting the average home takes approximately 8 hours!

After the flood waters recede, there are limited options for reusing those sandbags too. The task of cleaning up used sandbags can be monumental. More hours are spent carrying and emptying used sandbags. Only sandbags that have not come into contact with floodwater can be reused without restrictions. Floodwater can easily become contaminated with human and animal waste, oil and gasoline residue, and farm chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Soaked, contaminated and heavy sandbags must be removed and disposed of, often far from the site of deployment.

Big Bags USA Sandbags

The most notable benefit of using Big Bags USA flood barriers over traditional sandbags is the cost! We offer the high quality Big Bags USA sandbags flood barrier at a great economic price with the most affordable price per linear foot. Another benefit of the Big Bags USA system is the reduced amount of resources that are needed to deploy the systems. One system, which is equal to 750 sandbags, can be placed and filled by two men in less than 10 minutes! That's equal to 15 linear foot every 10 minutes. No other sandbag deployment method equals the speed of deployment possible with a Big Bags USA sandbag barrier. When you choose our flood barrier systems over traditional sandbags, you'll need less labor, less training, less sand, less fuel, less machine operation and less storage space. There's no special equipment required, more time for mitigation and more labor availability. Lower operating costs, less freight and machine maintenance, less fuel costs and less labor all contributes to a better looking bottom line.
Cleanup with Big Bags USA is also much easier than with traditional sandbags. The water side of the Big Bags USA protective flood barrier system is impermeable. This means that the sand is protected from harmful contaminants. Uncontaminated sand can be sold back to quarries at a reduced price or used in projects that would otherwise need new sand product. The actual Big Bags USA sandbags are reusable. Therefore, there's no need to budget for new systems every year. There's also no costly contracts for clean-up. You can simply warehouse the bags, sand included, for the next use.

Big Bags USA is meeting flood mitigation and flood preparedness needs across the United States! As you can see, the rapid deployment and easy setup of Big Bags USA flood barrier systems is much easier and faster than volunteers doing it by hand with individual bags and shovels. Now is the time to invest in our innovative flood barriers for your community. Preparing BEFORE a flood comes is of utmost importance to protecting property and livelihoods! For more information on our flood barrier systems and how to add them to your mitigation plans, visit our website or give us a call!

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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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