Property Level Protection Products

UK Flood Barriers Limited www.ukfloodbarriers.co.uk

Innovative flood prevention products

Leading

specialist in flood protection

Sustainable

solutions for the built environment

Property Level Flood Protection UK Flood Barriers is the country’s leading provider of Kitemarked flood

defence solutions for residential premises. In the current financial year

alone we have protected hundreds of homes with a variety of systems

ranging from flood barriers to flood proof doors, anti-flood airbricks and non

return valves, offering a choice of passive or manual protection to clients.

With our own directly employed team of surveyors, installers and site

managers, we have an excellent reputation amongst our clients, ensuring

a high level of customer satisfaction and ongoing support to guarantee

peace of mind against future flooding risk.

Suppliers of the Flood Angel product range


Contact Information

Tel: 01905 773282

Fax: 01905 775037

Email: [email protected]

Address: 9a Wassage Way

Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate

Droitwich

Worcestershire WR9 0NX

Website: www.ukfloodbarriers.co.uk


Introduction to

products and services

UK Flood Barriers are unique in the flood defence sector in offering an own

brand (Flood Angel) one-stop-shop for all products required under property

level protection schemes: please see our website

www.ukfloodbarriers.co.uk for further information. Our products are

designed and manufactured by us, or under licence locally within

Worcestershire. We offer both active and passive flood defence solutions to

suit the varied requirements of our clients.

Our product range comes with a 24 month guarantee; further details are available upon request.

In addition we offer all our customers the option of an on going service level agreement in order to maintain

their installed products in optimum condition to give peace of mind for years to come.

Products required are categorised on the following pages:-

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DOOR DEFENCE


Door & Window Barriers (active flood defence)

With a flexible choice of fixing systems, we can

accommodate our client’s need for maintaining the

aesthetic appeal of their home with our invisible fixing

system, whilst giving them total flood protection; a

unique differentiator which has proved extremely

popular. The Defender Barrier has been widely used

on listed properties and in conservation areas.

Defender barriers protecting patio doors

Defender barrier protecting a low level window

The Flood Angel Defender Barrier is an adaptable barrier system that

has been developed to protect doorways, windows and garages, as

well as other vulnerable apertures such as boiler flues and catflaps.

The Defender holds 3 Kitemarks for different size barriers from single

doors up to a maximum width of 2.5m, and are kitemarked up to the

maximum of 900mm high. The barriers are all made totally bespoke

for each aperture that we protect, and during manufacture each one

has a permanent ID tag attached to it for easy identification for the

home owner (e.g.: Marsh Cottage, front door etc).

DOOR DEFENCE


A double Flood Defender™ barrier being used to protect a driveway

Where a wider aperture is called for (in excess of 2.5m), we would install a

demountable barrier system called Flood Defender Wall. This system is

easily deployed and is lightweight, but robust. It can span any width, using

a series of demountable posts, and the side rails have the option of being

powder coated to match the exterior (subject to a small additional

charge). The barrier height comes in increments of 100mm, up to a

maximum height of 1500mm. Structural calculations to validate installation

are available upon request.

DOOR DEFENCE


UK Flood Barriers have designed the Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door that

answers all of the major issues associated with the first generation flood doors

(our market research has shown that these doors have a tendency to allow

rainwater to “pool” inside the property, due to lack of a weep vent which is

present on standard (non-flood) UPVC doors to allow water which enters the

frame to escape externally). Working with industry specialists to create a

domestic flood proof door that holds three Kitemarks PAS1188-1-2009 and

that is robust and truly fit for purpose, the new Flood Angel Flood Defender™

Door incorporates design changes to prevent pooling (by means of

incorporating a one-way weep vent at the bottom of the door), to allow for

full adjustment of the door in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions by

means of greater than normal tolerances, and with the added innovation of

an optional escape hatch (similar to a stable door design) for emergency

evacuation.

The Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door is designed and manufactured for

use on single, inward and outward opening doors, as well as double outward

opening doors. Colours, styles, glazing and door furniture can all be chosen

by the customer to best match their existing style.

UK Flood Barriers are FENSA registered and our installers

are fully qualified to survey and install flood proof doors.

The Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door is designed to mitigate

against rising flood waters up to a height of 600mm, and can

withstand standing water, wave and current. Whilst it is designed to

be flood resistant, in everyday use it will act as a standard UPVC

door in all other aspects.

Replacement UPVC Flood Resistant Doors

(Active flood defence, as it requires handle to be levered up manually to

engage locks and seals)

DOOR DEFENCE


BSI Kitemark PAS 1188-1:2009 does not go as far as testing simulated conditions such as rain falling

against a door; the existing tests cover standing water for 48 hours, a current of 1 m/s and wave testing at

100mm. We have adapted our own testing facility (which is used by BSI for Kitemark witness testing

purposes) to test for simulated driving rain conditions, in order to make the testing more robust and

replicate “real life” conditions (although this is not currently incorporated into the Kitemark standard).

The Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door can be manufactured as a bespoke

item to a variety of widths and heights, and can incorporate both fully glazed

panels as well as full UPVC panels. Widths beyond a double patio door size

can be incorporated by the inclusion of UPVC and/or glazed side panels up

to a maximum width of 3m.

The single size Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door has the option of including

an integral escape hatch for emergency evacuation. The purpose of

manufacturing a flood proof door with an escape hatch allows people to exit

a building without compromising the flood proof integrity of the door.

COMMUNITY DEFENCE

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Self Closing Flood Barrier – Mini & Midi (passive)

The SCFB™ Midi 2.5m wide x 600mm high. Installed into front driveway to private home

SCFB™ Mini, 1m wide x 600mm high. Installed at a private residence near St Austell, Cornwall, as part of the 2012 Defra- funded IPP scheme. The guide rails are the only visible elements of the barrier; the rest remains in the ground, ready to deploy 24/7

In operational use globally since 1998, the Self Closing Flood Barrier

(SCFB™) is acclaimed as the world’s most effective flood protection

system. Its success can be attributed to the simple, but ingenious

concept of using the approaching floodwaters to automatically raise the

barrier; effectively using the problem to create the solution. The SCFB™ is

a highly favourable preference when specifying optimal and cost

effective but passive flood defence. We have taken the concept of the larger scale SCFB™ and applied it on a smaller scale to

domestic properties. The SCFB™ Mini and Midi are designed to protect single doorways and

patio doors up to 2.5m wide, as well as driveway and garage entrances; the barrier comes in two

heights: 600mm and 1200mm. It is entirely passive, having the considerable advantage of not

requiring any intervention during a flood warning. This makes it the most optimum choice of

passive flood defence available today for domestic properties, as well as being the most robust

and enduring option.

COMMUNITY DEFENCE


SCFB™ Mini Barrier

With a design life of 100 years, and requiring minimal maintenance, the SCFB™

Mini/Midi is not only an extremely effective flood defence system, but it makes

a strong economic case too. With zero operational costs the SCFB™ Mini/Midi

has none of the risks associated with manually operated systems, and when

not in use the barrier is protected underground and its seals are sheltered from

the elements. The SCFB™ offers optimal protection against extreme high water

levels, and a rigorous on-going R&D programme ensures that the SCFB™ will

remain the first choice for discerning clients seeking cost effective and superior

flood defence solutions for decades to come.

BRICK DEFENCE


Anti Flood Airbricks (passive flood defence)

Single Flood Angel Anti Flood Airbrick

Flood Angel Double Anti Flood Airbrick, installed behind existing grill to listed property.

Image shows double Flood Angel Anti Flood Airbrick in situ

Flood Angel Automatic Anti Flood Airbrick. This is the UK’s only BSI Kitemark

accredited anti flood airbrick, having attained PAS 1188-1:2009. With a

unique self-closing feature to prevent floodwater entering a property, it

offers automatic, passive protection against ingress of water 24/7, without

the need for any human intervention. The airbrick has an integral patented

debris/insect mesh to prevent debris or insects from entering the brick and

interfering with the automatic gate valve; this is unique to the Flood Angel

airbrick. The brick is available in five colours: terracotta, buff, engineering

blue, black, and white, and can be fitted to single, double and triple

airbrick apertures.

Complies with BS493:1995 for free airflow under normal conditions.

SEWAGE DEFENCE


Sewage and/or waste water solutions (passive flood defence)

Full Port Backflow Valve Pushfit style valve Toilet Bung

Stage 1, 2 and 3 of backflow valve being installed

To overcome the issues surrounding backflow/surge from sewage and

waste water, we use a combination of fully automatic, passive backflow

valves and push fit type valves. Depending on the circumstances of the

system (e.g. clay or plastic pipe), would dictate suitability of either one

type or the other. An alternative solution would be to issue customers with

a simple inflatable toilet bung, which has the advantage of being a more

economical option. With the exception of the toilet bung, our sewage and

waste water prevention solutions are fully automatic and require minimal

maintenance.

Once installed in the ground within an inspection chamber, the Fullport Backflow Valve is easily

maintained. It forms an integral part of the sewage system and is the only valve that can be rodded,

due to its normally “open” position. Under “flood” conditions where waste water backsurges, the valve

will automatically close off, and remain shut until the pressure has subsided and the threat of backflow

has disappeared. Its design life is in excess of fifty years and all moving parts are easily and readily

replaceable. It is certified to Canadian Standards CSA B181:1 and 2. (Please note: There is no BSI

Kitemark standard written yet for non return valves).

SEWAGE DEFENCE


50mm backwater valve installed in low-level waste pipe

50mm backwater valve

50mm Backwater valves in situ

Flood water can also ingress a house through waste water pipes such as

dishwashers, washing machines and sinks on ground and lower ground

floor levels. In order to overcome the risk of flooding via waste pipes we

offer a variety of automatic shut off valves, ranging from 15mm through

to 50mm. Again these are easy to maintain and offer automatic, passive

protection against waste water backflow.

Smaller waste water pipes

BOUNDARY DEFENCE


Bund Walls

46 linear metres of wall completed to surround two semi-detached properties, with a total of 7 pedestrian access entry points. 1200mm deep.

Rendered bund wall with flood gate in situ.

750mm high above ground level, foundations 1200mm deep. In this case, a number of 1m wide access entry points are created around the property. These can then be protected either using a barrier, or via a hinged flood gate.

Some projects call for the construction of a low level bund wall. This can

be accommodated to any length required, and will be constructed to

the consulting engineer’s specification. Once the bund wall has been constructed, barriers (either active or passive) can be

installed in the apertures for complete protection, whilst allowing access when required.

BOUNDARY DEFENCE


Flood Gates (active flood defence)

Flood gates are sometimes considered as a practical solution as boundary

protection. Gates can be made according to the required height, whether

a dwarf gate of 600-800mm high or a full height 1800mm gate to match the

surroundings. It should be noted that this product is not currently

Kitemarked or tested.

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS


De-watering Systems

We can supply a range of different pump and sump units to cope with

varying situations. These are used primarily where water penetration of

the sub-floor void is an issue but can also be used to drain an external

area that has been bunded against flooding.

These pumps operate on a float switch so activate themselves when

required.

Typical pump and sump unit.

Pump and sump system installed to exterior with 4” pipe to void level and 50mm outlet.

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS


De-watering Systems

We offer a choice of 3 pumps which deliver different flow rates,

dependent on the application:

Option 1. Residue Water Drainage Pump (Puddle Sucker): Flow rate 175 litres per min at Head

1m.

The manual lightweight Puddle-Sucker Pump is designed for use with clean water to drain

domestic applications, empty flooded rooms, basements, draw water from wells, basins or

cisterns.

An integral float switch can be activated as required.

Option 2. Pump and Sump System: Flow rate 195 litres per min at Head 1m.

Option 3. Pump and Sump System: Flow rate 525 litres per min at Head 1m.

The pump and sump system sits below the ground floor to pump out water which enters

through the ground. The pump removes water at a faster rate than it can enter.

If the pump and sump is located in a protected zone the outlet is routed to an unprotected

zone.

The pump and sump system operates using a float switch for automatic activation as

required. The system also has a check valve on the water outlet pipe so that the water does

not flow back into the sump when the pump is shut off.

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS


Sanitiser. Disinfection, cleaning & sanitising. Flood water carries with it many

types of bacteria, virus etc. Once the flood water has subsided these bacteria and

viruses remain within the plaster, brickwork, timber joists/floorboards, fixtures and

fittings. All these areas require thorough disinfection and sanitisation prior to re-

instatement works being carried out and ultimately re-occupation of the property.

Flood Angel Sanitiser is a disinfectant and sanitiser specifically formulated for the

control of a broad range of gram +ve and gram -ve bacteria including hepatitis B,

salmonella, campylobacter, listeria, MRSA and many others including a wide

range of viral infections. When used as part of initial remedial works after flood

damage, the product will sanitise and disinfect the entire area that has been

susceptible to bacterial contamination.

Flood Angel Waterstop is a product that we use to prevent water seepage through

walls and brickwork. It is water based (not silicone) therefore allows the wall to

breathe, and does not leave any marks on the wall, drying to an invisible finish.

Flood Angel Silicone. We have a range of high quality silicone that we use for

protection around cables ducts, pipework etc, as well as to seal around door and

window frames. The appropriate colour is used for each property (eg white, clear,

brown etc).

Flood Angel Tanking Polymer is a sophisticated cementitious formulation

designed for use in below and above ground as a waterproofing membrane. It may

be applied by brush or spray. The product is made up of many components, which

give high water resistance, flexibility, salt resistance, good adhesion and set control

in a form that only requires water for mixing. Where external ground level is above

internal floor level it is usually necessary to provide a barrier to penetrating

moisture in conjunction with an injected DPC. In such circumstances FLOOD

ANGEL TANKING POLYMER may be applied directly onto the brickwork before

DPC injection takes place.

(Technical specification sheets are available upon request)


Testing in progress at UK Flood Barriers HQ - February 2012

Our unique tank testing facility is used to continuously assess and test our

product range for ongoing suitability and to comply with the BSI’s

PAS1188-1:2009 requirement for periodic product testing. We are the only

provider of flood defence equipment capable of putting our products

through this periodic testing, ensuring that our product range continues to

be robust and fit for purpose.

The tank also allows us to undertake flood simulations and product demonstrations for the public and

private sector, using the facility as an educational tool to demonstrate the vulnerable points of a building

and how rapidly water enters through unprotected airbricks, sewage pipes and apertures.

Testing & training


Flood Defender Barrier Single Size Storage Bag

Storage accessories for barriers

We can offer clients a range of storage options for their barriers when

not in use, including various sizes of storage bags (double and single),

hanging hooks etc. Please see below for images.

Flood Defender Barrier in single width bag, with storage hooks on wall

Storage for Barrier Bolts & Screws

Images below demonstrate the box of barrier fixings that we

provide for home owners.

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