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Flood Protection for Vulnerable Vents
Passive Vent Flood Protection
FloodBreak designs flood protection solutions for building vents, whether above or below grade, and ground-level vent shaft openings. These horizontal vent systems and vertical vent systems use the same passive technology as our standard flood barriers.
During dry times, the vent systems stay open to allow air flow to continue as normal. When flooding occurs, the bouyant panels close automatically to prevent flood inundation.
Only panels affected by the water will close and once the floodwater recedes, the panels reopen automatically.
A Permanent, Customizable Flood Solution
Designed for long service life with minimal maintenance and field-tested in harsh, real-world conditions, these vent systems can be custom-sized to fit virtually any vent opening and can be designed to be inboard duct work, inside vent shafts or face-mounted to buildings.
Vicinity Centres
– Warriewood Square: Warriewood, New South Wales, Australia
Warriewood Square Extension Requires Automatic Flood Mitigation: 8 FloodBreak Floodgates Installed
University of Houston
– Houston, Texas
Two Decades Later the University of Houston Remains Protected from Flood Devastation
McDonald's
– Tusayan, AZ
Tusayan AZ McDonald’s – Passively Protected from Flood Inundation
City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works
– Indianapolis, IN
The Indianapolis North Flood Damage Reduction Project
Battery Park City Authority
– Battery Park City, NY
South Battery Park City Resilience Project
San Diego State University Research Foundation
– San Diego, California
SDSU Research Foundation Enjoys Peace of Mind After Installing FloodBreak Passive Flood Barriers
Route 22 Honda Dealership
– Hillside, NJ
Safeguarding Route 22 Honda Inventory with FloodBreak® Automatic System
New York City Transit (NYCT)
– New York City, NY
Safeguarding NYC’s Subway with FloodBreak’s Vent Protection for MTA – NYCT
Maricopa County, AZ
– Scottsdale, Arizona
Revolutionizing Flood Protection: FloodBreak Automatic Floodgates in Arizona Rawhide Wash Project
Lourdes Hospital
– Binghamton, NY
Resilient Flood Protection for Critical Care Services at Lourdes Hospital
Public Storage
– Yonkers, NY | Woodside, NY | Scotch Plains, NJ
Public Storage Incorporates Passive Automatic Flood Protection at Multiple Locations
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
– Houston, TX
Protecting Art with Innovation at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
PSE&G
– Newark, NJ
Passive Flood Protection for Critical Energy Infrastructure – PSE&G Clay Street Substation, Newark, NJ
Jack in the Box
– Dickinson, TX
Passive Flood Protection Chosen for Rebuilt Jack in the Box Restaurant
Land Transportation Authority
– Singapore
Passive Flood Gates Protect MRT Station In Singapore
MD Anderson Cancer Center
– Houston, TX
Passive Flood Gates at MD Anderson Cancer Center
NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR)
– Village of Rockville Centre, NY
Passive Flood Barriers At Lister Park
The City of Gloucester
– Gloucester, MA
Passive Automatic Floodgates Installed in Coastal Resilience Improvements at Gloucester Water Pollution Control Facility
SLS Properties
– Bellaire, Texas
No People, No Power: Our Own Floodgates Protect Our Houston HQ
Naples Beach Club
– Naples, FL
Luxury Resort on Gulf Coast of Florida Protected by FloodBreak Passive Automatic Floodgate
CRC Companies, LLC
– San Diego, CA
Luxury Oceanfront Multifamily in San Diego Integrates Passive FloodBreak Barriers
Kruger Energy
– Quebec, Canada
Kruger Energy Installs FloodBreak Passive Flood Vent System at Quebec Hydro Power Plant
City of Houston
– Houston, Texas
Kendall Library in Houston Rebounds After Harvey Devastation
Massport (Massachusetts Port Authority)
– Boston, MA
Innovative Resiliency Solution: FloodBreak Mitigates Flood Risk in South Boston
The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)
– Upper and Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX
IBWC Meet FEMA Levee Accreditation Requirements with Floodgates Along the Rio Grande
City of Piqua, OH
– Piqua, Ohio
Historical Lock 9 Park in Ohio Adds FloodBreak Floodgates in Infrastructure Improvements
King Fuels
– North Houston, Texas
Harris County Floodplain Regulations Leads Local Businesses to Investment in Passive Automatic Flood Protection
Frasier Meadows
– Boulder, CO
Frasier Meadows Senior Living Builds Back Better with Passive Flood Barriers after 2013 Flooding
City of Blair, Nebraska
– Blair, Nebraska
FloodBreak® Floodgate protects FEMA funded Water Treatment Plant in Nebraska
International School of Tanganyika (IST)
– Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
FloodBreak’s Flood Protection Solutions at two International School of Tanganyika Campuses
Kensington Gate Cooperative Apartments
– Great Neck, NY
FloodBreak Saves Parking Garage 8 Times at Kensington Gate Co-op
St. Tammany Parish
– Slidell, Louisiana
FloodBreak Safeguarding a Louisiana Community from Flooding
Collier County Public Schools
– Everglades City, FL
FloodBreak Protects Everglades City School with Passive Automatic Flood Gates
Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority
– Des Moines, Iowa
FloodBreak Passive Floodgates Protect Critical Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Simon Properties
– Houston, TX
FloodBreak Passive Flood Barriers Protect The Galleria, Houston’s Premier Shopping Mall
Humble ISD
– Kingwood, TX
FloodBreak Floodgates are Integral to Passive Flood Protection at Kingwood High School
Columbus Regional Hospital
– Columbus, IN
FloodBreak Exemplifies FEMA’s Mitigation Best Practices at Columbus Regional Hospital
The Winslowe Residential Community
– Goleta, CA
FloodBreak Ensuring Safety and Convenience at The Winslowe Residential Community
Sugar Creek on the Lake
– Sugar Land, TX
FloodBreak Delivers Passive Flood Protection for Sugar Land TX Office Building
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, Fujairah
– Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
FloodBreak Automatic Floodgates Successfully Protect Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Fujairah, UAE
LifeShare Blood Center
– Lake Charles, LA
FEMA-Backed Flood Mitigation Protecting LifeShare Blood Center with FloodBreak Flood Barriers
Oakwood Community
– Oxnard, CA
Entrance to Wagon Wheel Community Protected by FloodBreak Passive Automatic Floodgate
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
– Manalapan, FL
Eau Palm Beach Resort Upgrades Flood Protection with 67′ Passive Floodgate
DeSapio Construction
– Lambertville, NJ
Diamond Silver Building in New Jersey Uses FloodBreak Flood Protection
Cypress Creek Christian Church
– Cypress, Texas
Cypress Creek Christian Church Flood Protection: A Post-Harvey Success Story
Cummins
– Columbus, Indiana
Cummins Adds Passive Floodgates at Engine Plant & Technical Center
Bulleit Distilling Co.
– Shelbyville, KY
Containment Barriers At Bulleit Distilling Co.
Ho Chi Minh City
– Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Combatting Flooding at Saigon View in Ho Chi Minh City
Colorado University
– Boulder, CO
Colorado University Boulder East Campus Flood Protection Project
Private Residence
– South Battery, Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Historic Home Protected with Passive Floodgate Technology
Bayshore Medical Center
– Pasadena, TX
Bayshore Medical Center’s Flood Protection Success with Passive Solutions
Tacoma Central Treatment Plant
– Tacoma, WA
Automatic Floodgates Ease Flood Fear For Tacoma WWTP
Rosenberg Public Library
– Galveston, TX
Architecturally Integrated Flood Gates Protect Rosenberg Library
Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach
– Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Acqualina Resort in Florida Protected with FloodBreak Passive Floodgate
Passive Flood Protection For Wall Vents
The FloodBreak horizontal vent system (FB-HVS) is a passive automatic flood mitigation device that provides 24/7 flood protection for vulnerable fan plants, air intake and exhaust vents, ducts, and window openings.
- Fully passive automatic – No People. No Power.
- 24/7 flood protection for vents, ducts, and windows.
- No size limitations; can be placed deep underground.
- Custom-designed to meet project loading and airflow requirements.
FloodBreak horizontal vent system activates only when needed: using buoyancy, not people or power, to seal openings and prevent flood inundation. Only the panels affected by the water will close, allowing air to continue to flow. When the floodwater recedes, the system reopens automatically.
The wiper seals stop the water from going around the deployed panels. The shelves drain through automatically. There is no additional drainage required to clear.
Installation is simple and the devices provide passive flood protection with minimal maintenance for decades.
Seeing is Believing:
See how the FloodBreak passive flood vent protection system deploys and reopens without human intervention or power.
Passive Flood Protection For Wall Vents
The FloodBreak horizontal vent system (FB-HVS) is a passive automatic flood mitigation device that provides 24/7 flood protection for vulnerable fan plants, air intake and exhaust vents, ducts, and window openings.
- Fully passive automatic – No People. No Power.
- 24/7 flood protection for vents, ducts, and windows.
- No size limitations; can be placed deep underground.
- Custom-designed to meet project loading and airflow requirements.
FloodBreak horizontal vent system activates only when needed: using buoyancy, not people or power, to seal openings and prevent flood inundation. Only the panels affected by the water will close, allowing air to continue to flow. When the floodwater recedes, the system reopens automatically.
The wiper seals stop the water from going around the deployed panels. The shelves drain through automatically. There is no additional drainage required to clear.
Installation is simple and the devices provide passive flood protection with minimal maintenance for decades.
Seeing is Believing:
Click Here to see how the FloodBreak passive flood vent protection system deploys and reopens without human intervention or power.
Passive Flood Protection-Vertical Vents (FB-VVS)
The FloodBreak vertical vent system provides the same passive automatic protection as our horizontal vent system but designed for underground vent bays and rooms vulnerable to flash floods. Originally developed for the MTA–NYCT, our passive, automatic vertical vent protection system helps protect subway and underground vent shafts while allowing air to flow freely during daily operations.
When flooding occurs, water enters the system and automatically lifts the buoyant panels, sealing on all 4 sides, to fully hold the flood water above ground. Water drains through a small weep hole in the bottom of the unit. The system clears quickly after a flood, allowing airflow to resume as soon as the water recedes.
The FloodBreak vertical flood vent system’s passive design makes it applicable to any underground vent shaft anywhere in the world – in any geography, climate, or infrastructure type.
View a 3D video of the passive automatic Flood Vent
