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SECURING THE ENDS OF THE WATER-GATES
The ends of the Water-Gates are not closed off, so they must be placed higher than the level of the
anticipated water. Extra Water-Gate length may be needed for maximum safety.
D = Flood water level or maximum water
barrier opening.
E = Extra barrier length. We recommend
a minimum extra length of up to 50%
depending on the ood water level.
Every time the Water-Gate is lifted against a wall, a space is
created and water will inltrate from the corner. We strongly
recommend placing one or more sandbags on that corner.
PROTECTING AN ENTRANCE
If you decide to only protect the entrances instead of
all the walls of your building, make sure that no water
can seep in through the walls. The photograph shows
weeping holes that could allow water to ow inwards.
Such holes are found on all insulated brick walls. Make
sure you ll in these small holes before the ood and
clear them again after the ood.
Weight against
structure to
hold in place
Weight against structure to hold in place
Weeping
Holes
For smooth surfaces, place additional sandbags or weights along front of the Water-Gate.
Some exceptionally smooth surfaces, such as tarred asphalt or polished cement, require particular attention.
Water stays trapped between the fabric at the bottom of the barrier and the smooth surface causing loss of
surface tension. The result is similar to HYDROPLANING when driving with completely worn-down tires.
It is very important to understand what it takes to ensure that the Water-Gate adheres properly to the
ground: AT NO TIME SHOULD WATER ACCUMULATE UNDERNEATH THE WATER-GATE.
ADHERENCE OF THE WATER-GATE WHEN INSTALLED ON A SMOOTH SURFACE
GOING VERTICAL ON A WALL
Lateral Handles: These PVC handles are tted with the Velcro joining system and
are convenient to x the extremities when going up a wall or other supports.