3 Type of Flood Barriers to Use at Your Business/ Home

10/13/2021 (Permalink)

Flood Barriers to Use at Your Business/ Home

When a big storm comes to the Fayette County area, many flood damage restoration professionals recommend the use of flood barriers such as a sandbag wall to help prevent flooding. However, sandbagging isn’t the only form of barrier you may utilize. If water damage does occur, these professionals can help with cleanup and repairs. 

1. Inflatable barrier 

• One form of many flood dams available to help protect your business is the inflatable barrier. Composed of durable fabrics, these are often weighted on the bottom to help them stay in place and can be pumped full of air to create a wall around the space you wish to protect. When the danger of flooding is over they can be deflated, and carefully folded and stored away. 

2. Creative Landscaping   

• Another alternative to using a sandbag wall is to creatively use the landscaping around the building to direct water flow. This is a more permanent solution which may help in areas where there are frequent storms. Lawns can be sloped, and plates and soils can be chosen specifically to help absorb water. Retaining walls can also be included to help prevent erosion. 

3. Water Barrier  

• A water barrier is similar to an inflatable barrier in that it is a collapsible tube that can be filled to create a wall. However, these barriers are filled with water, often from a garden hose, to make them heavy enough to be immobile. Once the danger of storm flooding is passed they can be safely emptied and then stored for later use. 
• Use of barriers such as a sandbag wall.

Inflatable barriers, creative landscaping, and water barriers can help protect your business from flooding. There are many options available and you may wish to consult a professional to choose the best option for your business’s needs. If water damage does occur, a flood damage restoration service may be able to help.

Tracie "Dusty" Nichols

724-628-3022