Our Hessian Sandbag range comes in 15 Kg, 20 Kg and 25 Kg sizes. This product has many uses, but it is mainly used to divert or keep flood water from homes and businesses or to contain a spill to a specific area. They can also be used as a weight to hold down tarps or temporary fencing.

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Preparing For The Wet Season

Where do I put the Sandbags?

• For most buildings to reduce the impact of flooding, sandbags should be placed over floor wastes and drains (e.g. shower and bath) to prevent back flow of grey water entering. Sandbags should also be used in front of doorways/ roller doors and brickwork vents.
• Most standard homes and buildings on a concrete slab can be protected with less than 25 sandbags.
• It is not always necessary to place a sandbag wall around your whole building to provide protection.  This may only be necessary if it is on stumps or constructed of materials such as timber or fibro sheeting. Before building a sandbag wall consideration should be given to how you would remove floodwater that could become trapped between the sandbag wall and your building. (e.g. pump, siphon or bailing bucket).

How do I lay Sandbags?

• Place down a layer of plastic sheeting to act as the water proofing membrane.
• Lay sandbags like brickwork on top of the plastic sheeting.
• Start at one end and work to the other end.
• Ensure the unfilled top part of the bag is covered by the next bag.
• Tuck flap under the bag at the end of the row.
• Stagger rows so that the joins do not line up.

TIP1: Flattening down the sandbag row before adding the next row will help you to build a better structure.

Where do I place the sandbags?

• Cover drainage holes e.g. toilet, shower, bath and floor drains to stop backflow of contaminated water.
• Place a small sandbag wall across doorways. The number of layers required will be dependant on the expected flood height; however it is generally around two (2) sandbag rows high.
• Make sure that you have at least one doorway that you can use to access or exit the building – do this by building a wall that allows the door to still be opened (refer to photos back page).
• Air vents between brickwork may also require sandbags. Small vents may be covered with waterproof tape or plastic.

Protect air vents or drains with sandbags or tape. To avoid back flow of grey water block toilets with a small plastic bag of sand, weighed down by a larger sandbag.

What else can I do to protect my home or business?

• Raising valuables off the floor may prevent damage to personal items from floodwater that may still enter.
• Lifting of curtains, rugs and bedding, and removing items from low cupboards may be necessary.
• Turn off power and gas at the mains.
• For other ways to protect your home and family during a flood contact your local Council or SES and visit their web sites for further information.

What do I do once I have finished with the sandbags?

• Sandbags that have been exposed to floodwater need to be thrown away.
• Care should be taken when handling wet sandbags; sturdy gloves should be worn as floodwater can contain chemicals, harmful waste and contaminates.
• Sandbags should not be reused if they have been in contact with floodwater.
• Contact your local Council for advice on how you can dispose of contaminated sandbags.

Storage of sandbags If keeping a stock of sandbags, be aware that they can rot if left wet and damp – store them in a dry place out of the sun.