The Water-Gate water barrier was designed to control floods. It can be installed in just a few minutes and replaces sandbags instantaneously. It is rapid, flexible and most importantly, very secure. Here are various possible configurations of the Water-Gate water barrier :
It is not advised to curve the barrier in a concave angle in order to contain water since the front bib must be folded up on itself which may create water seepage under the barrier. |
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You can thus vary the height of the barriers according to the flood level to reduce the acquisition costs (the smaller 6 inch/15 cm barriers have a different fastening system) |
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Thus, the water barrier can be lengthened against a straight wall provided that the extremities are attached to this wall and are higher than the flood level. |
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Sandbags or other weights can be used to ensure that the water barrier stays well in place. When the floodwater enters the barrier, it will open due to the water pressure and this, even with the heavy weights still on top. The sandbags will fall to the back and will lodge underneath the barrier without compromising its deployment.
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It is important to have a reasonable distance between the building and the back of the barrier to be able to install a water pump and also to be able to circulate freely. The water seeping underneath the barrier should not reach the wall of the building therefore use water pumps to redirect the accumulations over the dam. |
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It is not necessary to anchor the barrier to the ground since it’s the weight of the water that stops the water. However, it is very important to install a uniform weight over the entire length of the front bib to minimize water infiltrations under the barrier and to ensure stability to the ground. Dependently of its application, MegaSecure International offers models with an integrated ballasting for a very hasty installation.
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Withdraw all objects likely to create water infiltrations under the bib. The barrier is designed to hold in place on all surfaces such as asphalt, gravel, grass, plain paving stone, but if there is too much water circulating under the barrier, it will have less adherence and be susceptible to skidding. It is thus important to make sure that no objects are likely to create infiltrations underneath the barrier.
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If there are leaks under the barrier, you must correct this problem at the front. In the majority of the cases, the reason is that the water barrier does not run along the relief of the ground rather well.
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If the water barrier is installed on a smooth surface like polished cement or on an oily surface or ice, additional precautions must be taken : attach the barrier to the ground using the handles conceived for this purpose and/or place stabilizers at the back and underneath the barrier. Hence, if the barrier is pushed back by the water, it will rest against the stabilizers and will remain stable.
