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SANDBAG ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM FLOODING

6/25/2021 (Permalink)

SANDBAG ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM FLOODING

Having a reliable way to prevent water damage is crucial for any property owner. You may find it difficult to choose a reliable flood protector amidst the different options on the market. For many years, people have used been used sandbag to prevent floodwater from entering their homes and inundating properties. They are easy to find and cheap to purchase.

Yet there are downsides to sandbags, as well. A pre- filled traditional sandbag can weigh around 13kg so it requires heavy lifting or a lot of manpower. When flood is over, they become dirty rotting bags that hold contaminants such as sewage, pollution, bacteria and other environmental hazards. Even if you are able to get the sandbags in place, they can be even harder to remove. They are considered hazardous materials and cannot just emptied into any landfill.

There are other ways to block flood water and limit your need for cleanup and restoration services after a storm. Here are some alternatives to sandbag.

  1. Plastic Poly Tubes

These long plastic tubes can pretty large. Sometimes, they maybe as long as 50 feet and they can be filled with various substances. These tubes can be filled with dirt and sand to make them higher. They can thus easily block the water from getting past a door

  1. Inflatable Barriers

With an inflatable bladder dam such as the aqua-barrier, the floodwater fills the bladder to form a wall. A fully inflated Aqua-barrier can hold back as much as 6 ft. of water and silt, protecting your property from any further damage.

  1. Transportable Fences

These fences create a barrier that surrounds your premises and blocks water from entering. You can position them where you want and setting them up does not require too much effort.

  1. Garbage Bags Filled with Dirt

For an inexpensive approach, try garbage bags with sand or dirt to create your own sandbag. Making your own sandbag is cost – effective and should let you put more money back into your business.

If you have any questions about water damage in Ventura County, please do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of Ventura  at (805) 656-3911.

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