Living on a shore line It's not the sand that is creating the mold, but the
container. Why not empty the sand in a discreet area and allow it to dry
out, then store the bags separately after they have dried, this would
(should) prevent any molding. Then when needed, refill them. I understand
this may be lots a man hours, but it sure beats having dangerous mold in the
area
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of R J
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 10:51 AM
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Subject: hurricanes and sandbags - an alternative?
Dear fellow listers,
Once again I turn to you for advice - oh so valuable and appreciated!
Last year we prepared for four hurricanes in South Florida. This season, so
far, we prepared twice. While during Katrina we experienced pretty major
damage in the gardens and some water intrusion in the House, we fared well
-- extremely well -- compared to those less fortunate in other areas.
My question concerns an alternative to sandbags - see
http://www.sandbagsystems.com/
Does anyone of you have any experience with this?
My main concern with traditional sandbags (in addition to weight and
storage) is mold growth, when the bags are put back in storage without them
being dried out properly. In the past, they have been put away wet, and
there is mold (active and/or dormant) and drying them out completely is a
major task, requiring time, resources, and space!
Is "The Amazing Water Absorption Bag" as good as it sounds?
Thanks for your input!
Remko Jansonius
Collections and Archives Manager
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
www.vizcayamuseum.org
Miami, FL
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