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HOW THE WATER-GATE WORKS

Water accumulates inside the barrier and exerts pressure on the bottom of the fabric, which keeps the

barrier in place. The speed or direction of the incoming water is not important, as it is the water pressure

that causes the barrier to open up.

WATER HOLDING BACK WATER

The Water-Gate barrier has a ratio of 4:1 meaning the surface of the barrier on the ground is 4 times

greater than its water retention height. It has 4 times more vertical thrust (toward the ground) than horizontal

thrust, allowing for good adherence. Typically, in order for water to be able to hold back water on most

surfaces such as asphalt or grass, a ratio of 1 to 2½

is sufcient to ensure safety. With a ratio of 4:1 the

Water-Gate barrier is very safe and the chances of it

slipping are very slim. The wider the barrier is the less

likely it is to slip. The Water-Gate water barrier is 33%

safer than required.

For areas where space is a concern, we also offer a 3:1

ratio, still higher than the recommended 2.5:1

MAIN FEATURES OF THE WATER-GATE

Designed for ood control.

A - Polyester fabric coated with super heavy-duty, abrasion

resistant PVC suitable for use on all types of surfaces.

B - Stretched partitions made of 100% woven polyethylene

C - Polypropylene straps to ease in handling

D - Galvanized metal plate ballast weights held in polyester

netting sewn to the Water-Gate.

E - Polypropylene straps to ease in handling

F - Open area behind partition to allow for water to ow

through evenly

3.8 to 4

3.8 to 4 times