What is the new tool to replace sandbags? Easily installed by anyone

As abnormal weather conditions are becoming the norm, flood damage caused by unexpected heavy rains and large typhoons has been occurring one after another in many areas of Japan. You may be thinking, “My house is fine! You may be thinking, “My house is fine!” but you are no longer a stranger to flood damage. Are you prepared for flooding in your home or store? If flooding were to occur, how would you respond? One commonly used flood prevention tool is sandbags.

Since sandbags can be easily purchased at home improvement stores, they have the image of being a familiar flood prevention tool. However, sandbags are difficult to fill with soil and require a lot of force to stack. It also requires skill and experience to pile them up without gaps in order to achieve a watertight effect. Can you handle such a situation in an emergency? Flood prevention tools are also evolving. In this article, we introduce a new flood prevention tool, the Delta Panel, which can be stored compactly at home and is easy to install.

What flood control measures can be taken at home and in stores?

No matter what area you live in, it is dangerous to think that you are “absolutely safe. In preparation for any eventuality, here are some general measures to take if your home or store is flooded.

• Prevent flooding through doorways, etc.
• Blocking water drains to prevent backflow
• Move valuables together.
• Vertical evacuation to ensure safety

Prevent flooding through doorways, etc.

The first step is to prevent water from entering the home, starting with the front door. Although the image of using sandbags is generally associated with the use of sandbags, it is difficult to arrange the soil to fill the sandbags, and making and installing sandbags is hard work and time-consuming. It is said that it takes two adults approximately 100 minutes to build a sufficient sandbag wall.

Thus, it is not practical to use sandbags to prevent flooding in homes and stores.

 

For primary flood control, simple flood prevention tools can be created at home in place of sandbags, depending on your ideas.

Below are some examples. Please refer to them in case of emergency or when you have no other means.

Garbage bags x cardboard boxes

A simple waterproof wall can be created by filling garbage bags with water, packing them into cardboard boxes, and arranging them so that there are no gaps between them.

Polyethylene tank × Leisure sheet

A similar emergency waterproof wall can be created by filling a polyethylene tank with water, wrapping it in a leisure sheet, and lining it up.

Plate x Weight

If a table or other board-like object is placed against the doorway and supported by a planter or other heavy object, some flooding can be prevented.

water absorbent sandbag

There are commercially available “water absorbent sandbags” that swell and become larger as they absorb water. Compared to ordinary sandbags, these sandbags have the advantage of being lightweight and compact, and do not require the preparation of soil, but their effect in stopping water is still temporary.

Blocking water drains to prevent backflow

During heavy rains, water may back up through drains in kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, washing machines, etc. It is effective to block drains in various locations with simple water bags made from plastic bags.

Move valuables together.

財布・印鑑・通帳などの貴重品や持ち運べる大きさの家電類、ペットなどは、2階などできるだけ高いところに移しておきましょう。万一脱出が必要になったときに備え、まとめておくとベターです。
※人命が最優先であることを意識して、余裕がある場合のみ対策してください。

Vertical evacuation to ensure safety

When flooding or other water damage occurs, be aware of vertical evacuation to escape to higher ground. Even slight flooding can lead to serious accidents if you lose your footing. If you are at home, escape to a high place such as the second floor. In addition, it is a good idea to regularly check the location of evacuation centers in your community so that you can smoothly evacuate in an emergency.

Want to keep it in the home at all times! Flood prevention tool "Delta Panel" that can be purchased to protect your front door from flooding.

While the flood control measures described above are extremely important, sandbags and simple waterproof walls can be effective to a certain extent, but they do not prevent water from flooding properly.The best solution is a flood prevention tool that can be easily and permanently installed in homes and stores to better prevent flooding.

The “Delta Panel” (patent pending) is a flood prevention tool that covers the weak points of sandbags and is ideal for regular use in homes and stores.

 

The “Delta Panel” is a revolutionary flood prevention tool that uses lightweight, durable “sheets” to create a waterproof wall. It can be assembled without the need for tools and simply installed at entrances and other locations to quickly and easily prevent flooding.

• Lightweight and compact, can be kept at home or in stores
• Quick and easy installation for everyone
• High water sealing effect and durability
• Economical for repeated use
• Firmly installed and watertight even on uneven surfaces

Lightweight and compact, can be kept at home or in stores

デルタパネルのサイズは1枚あたり高さ60㎝×幅108㎝から。その重量はわずか3.0kgです。シート状なので小さく丸めて折りたためるため、スペースの限られた家庭や小型店舗でも常備できます。

Quick and easy installation for everyone

デルタパネルの設置に必要な時間は、わずか10分間です。土嚢のおよそ10分の1で防水壁をつくれます。
シートを立ち上げて、パイプを挿入するだけで作業は完了するため、誰でも簡単に設置できます。他の資材や工具なども一切必要ありません。

High water sealing effect and durability

The main material is a synthetic resin membrane material, which is not only highly waterproof but also strong enough to withstand large forces. The connecting surfaces of the membrane materials are welded together to prevent water leakage, and each panel is connected with double watertight fasteners, so there is no need to worry about water leakage from the connecting points.

Economical for repeated use

Delta panels can be dried and disassembled for storage after use. They are environmentally friendly and economical because they can be reused over and over again without being thrown away.

Firmly installed and watertight even on uneven surfaces

Sandbags and molded waterproof walls leak water through gaps when installed on uneven surfaces. Since DELTA PANEL is in sheet form, it can fit tightly to uneven and complex installation surfaces and adhere to them to reduce water leakage. The amount of water leakage is calculated based on actual measurements from irrigation tests, and is approximately 1/40 of that of sandbags.

summary

In these days of frequent guerrilla downpours and other extreme weather events, households and stores should not think of flood damage as someone else’s problem, but should be fully prepared for it.

When flooding occurs, the first step is to ensure personal safety.

After that, it is necessary to take measures to stop the flooding, and we have introduced the “Delta Panel” as the best flood prevention tool. We hope you will consider this.

For more information about DELTA PANEL, please contact us at the following address.

> Inquiries about “DELTAPANEL”

> Official page of “DELTA PANEL