Sandbags

Sandbags from Weir  & Carmichael can be used whenever and wherever you need to stop the flow of water.

Sandbags can be used to keep flood water away from buildings, property and roads, and so are vital in the aftermath of heavy rain, or when a river bursts its banks.  Water can flow very quickly, and so what might start off as a small trickle can soon end up as a stream flowing down the street, or towards your home.

If you live near a river then you need to be aware of the risk to your property.  It’s a good idea for you to keep sandbags at the ready just in case your home is likely to be flooded.  If you've ever been flooded before, then you'll know how terrible it is, and want to do everything you can to prevent it happening again.

Local authorities will know the areas which are most likely to flood, and so will need to have plenty of sandbags available at all times, in case of extreme weather conditions.  

Sandbags are traditionally made of hessian, which is ideal in many circumstances.  They are strong and durable making them an ideal packaging fabric to hold large amounts of sand. Hessian can also be rot proofed to extend the life of the sandbag so you get the most out of your money.

The other option is to use woven polypropylene sandbags.  These are just as strong, and won't rot.  In addition, they offer even better filtering properties to ensure that impurities in the water are kept out.  In addition, polypropylene sandbags are available in different colours, which can be invaluable in emergency situations, such as when you need to block off roads.  The only downside of these types of sandbags is that they need to be stored out of direct sunlight.

You'll be pleased to know that Weir  & Carmichael sandbags can be branded with your company or council details on, so that you can benefit from the advertising and publicity too.

With a tie string mouth, sandbags are quick and easy to close once they have been filled.  This means that they can be ready for action, and be where they are needed very quickly.

Sandbags offer incredible value for money, so that you can have all the flood protection you need whether for your own home, or for the population of your town.

At Weir and Carmichael, there is always a large stock of sandbags available, so that any emergency situation can be handled quickly and effectively.