Barriers
Barriers will help to prevent flood water from entering your home or business. You can also use barriers to redirect flood waters.
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Garrison Flood Control
Pros: set & forget, replaceable gaskets and can be use in town.
Cons: barrier rails are permanent and always visible.
Learn more at garrisonflood.com
If using sandbags as your barrier of choice, try this method for better protection.
1) Place plastic sheeting in front of the door.
2) Fasten plastic to door with water resistant tape.
3) Drape the plastic down and forward to allow placement of sandbags.
4) Tightly stack sandbags (staggered) on the plastic and against the door. Extend the bags beyond both sides.
QuickDam Flood Gate
Pros: set & forget; lighter than some, quick setup, and can be used in town.
Cons: requires ratcheting expansion scissor and limited to 29" high.
Learn more at quickdams.com
Flood Panel
Pros: tested to 6 feet, static system; set & forget, good for commercial buildings and can be used in town.
Cons: residential applications may be limited .
Learn more at floodpanel.com
FRA Flood Panels
Pros: set & forget, easy setup and take-down, lifetime warranty, and (FEMA) compliant.
Cons: not "pretty" as they have a commercial appearance.
Learn more at floodriskamerica.com
Dam Easy
Pros: Easily installed in about 5 minutes and no tools required.
Cons: Storing when not in use
Learn more at dameasyfloodbarriers.com
Rapid Barriers
Pros: quick snap-in setup, lightweight, can be used in town.
Cons: some moving parts.
Learn more at acqua-shield.com
PS Flood Barriers
Several barrier options for residential and commercial properties.
Learn more at psfloodbarriers.com
Garage Door Wedge System
During high winds a garage door can move in and out creating a gap for water to get in. The Energy Wedge helps to hold the door in place.
Learn more at garagesealed.us
A DIY for your garage is to wedge wood shims between roller track and the garage door rollers so that the door itself is pushed tightly against vinyl seal.
Build your own Barrier System - Start Today!
Be creative but thoughtful. Suggested barrier below:
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Use 2x8 or 2x10 PVC panels
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Painted on both side with BIN Primer. (2 Coats over knots, 2 Coats over entire board and 2 Finnish Coats). Let dry as long as possible. If you must install quickly, remove ASAP after flooding.
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Use U or L channels to slide panels into place.
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Use gaskets/caulking between boards to make water tight.
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Bottom panel must be on a level surface and sealed.
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Compress the panels downward.
GaraDray Garage Door Threshold Seal
Improve the seal between your garage door and the sill (garage floor).
Learn more at us.garadry.com
