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Count the length of the wall in feet, then multiply: one row of our 18 kg bags covers about 1 foot per bag. A 10-foot wall needs roughly 10 bags per row.
For water up to 1 foot high, plan 3 rows (a pyramid: 2 on the bottom, 1 on top). That is about 25–30 bags for 10 feet. Our bags are 18 kg each, so 30 bags weigh over half a tonne — bring a truck or trailer.
The fast math
Door (3 ft wide, 1 ft high): about 10 bags. Garage (8 ft wide, 1 ft high): about 25 bags. House wall (20 ft, 2 ft high): about 100–120 bags, which is 2 pallets of 55.
When in doubt, order 10–20% extra. A half-built wall holds no water, and emergency top-ups cost more time than bags.
Pickup or delivery?
For pickup, choose at least 10 bags and pay online before visiting one of our four pickup locations. For delivery, the minimum is 1 pallet (55 bags). Request a written quote with your address.
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Pay online, bring your receipt, and follow the pickup instructions.
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