Flood Board Companies in the UK

Keeping Water Out

Flooding causes great distress to home owners and businesses. The mess, cost of putting things right and possible loss of trade can be heartbreaking. Not to mention the difficulty of trying to get insurance. With unpredictable weather and new developments affecting an area’s drainage capabilities, even premises a long way from traditional flood plains can be affected by deluges.

While major community flood defences might be needed to lower the risk in regions prone to flooding, there is a lot that individuals can do on a smaller scale to make a big difference. Flood boards are effective temporary barriers that can be placed across doorways or windows when the need arises. Normally made of metal or plastic, they are simple and quick to install and more attractive than sandbags. Sizes can be made to protect anything from a residential doorway to patio window, garage door or commercial premises entrance. The board normally slides into a frame attached around the doorway.

Correctly measured and fitted, these barriers provide a watertight seal and combined with airbrick covers can protect a property from floodwaters at a relatively low cost.