Sandbags

Sandbags

Woven polypropylene bags filled on site with sand or soil, used for flood defence, erosion control and as ballast. Filled bags conform to each other when stacked, which is what allows a bag wall to seal against water without any other material.

Strengths

• Versatile for flood control, erosion control and ballast
• Durable woven fabric resists tearing
• Filled bags conform when stacked, sealing a wall against water
• Easy to fill and deploy on site
• UV treated versions available for extended exposure

Function

• Flood barrier
• Erosion control
• Ballast and weighting

Applications

• Flood defence walls and barriers
• Ballast for tarps, signs and temporary structures
• Erosion control and diversion berms
• Check dams and inlet protection