Sandbags that aren't sandbags! Light as a feather, each box comes with 20 FloodSax, enough to protect a 2 metre doorway.

With over 2.5 million sold throughout the globe, FloodSax, the sandless sandbag, is the tried and tested solution to flooding. Unlike traditional sandbags that require deliveries of sand, massive storage space, and plenty of Weetabix to be eaten before you lift them, FloodSax weigh just 200g each when dry, but expand with water to match the 22kg security of a traditional sandbag.

Whilst a Floodshield is ideal for your front and back door, if you have a wider aperture to protect such as a patio door, or garage, then FloodSax is the answer.

 

Looking for an award-winning flood barrier that can be fitted in seconds, and protect your house against up to 60cm of water? Have a look at ourfamous Floodshield flood barrier.

Benefits

• Always there for peace of mind. No panic to buy sandbags if a flood is forecast
  
• Can be expanded in the water right next to where you need them and stay taut until flood subsides
  
• Lightweight - before they are used with the standard bag weighing just 150 g
  
• Thousands can be quickly transported in a van, saving on fuel, wages and manpower
  
• One can be expanded and put down the toilet to block it from filthy water being forced up by the floodwater backing up through the drains and sewer
  
• FloodSax don't need sand - one of the earth’s natural resources - and so saves the environment
  
• Floodsax are 100% biodegradable
  

How to use

• Floodsax are vacuumed packed for convenience in bundles of 5
  
• A 3 minute soak in water activates the FloodSax increasing their size and weight from 150 g to 25kg
  
• FloodSax bags come ready to use
  
• Can remain in place for up to 3 months and can be easily disposed of as they are 100% biodegradable
  

How many FloodSax do I need?

We supply FloodSax in boxes of 20, which is sufficient to protect a 2 metre span to a height of around 60cm.

This the best way to set-up your barrier: 

Delivery Information

FloodSax vs Sandbags

It is easy to see how FloodSax are a much better choice to traditional sandbags - for all uses including floods and spills:

Sandbags

• Must be replaced regularly costing thousands of pounds for big companies and local authorities that need palletised sandbags ready all year round for any emergency.
• Can deteriorate if stored for a long time, especially in cold, damp warehouses.
• Exceptionally unwieldy to lift and handle with all kinds of health, safety and manual handling technique problems for staff who have to use them at businesses.
• Messy with the sand easily washed out and adding to all the damage if they burst.
• Difficult and expensive to transport anywhere due to their weight. One box of 20 FloodSax is equal to 20 sandbags on a pallet.
• Need a lot of people to move any number of sandbags anywhere.

FloodSax

• Easy to store and can be vacuumed-packed to save even more room.
• Always there for peace of mind. No panic to buy sandbags if a flood is forecast.
• Can be expanded in water right next to where you need them and stay taut until flood subsides.
• Lightweight before they are used with the standard bag weighing just 0.2kg (7 ounces) so can be used by people who would not be able to lift sandbags.
• Thousands can be quickly transported in a van, saving on fuel, wages and manpower.
• Can be stored in small depots around the area, not one huge central store so can be taken even more quickly to the scene.
• One can be expanded and put down the toilet to block it from filthy water being forced up by the floodwater backing up through the drains and sewer.
• FloodSax don't need sand - one of the earth’s natural resources - and so saves the environment.