The Advantages of Passive Flood Barrier Systems

Passive flood barriers deploy automatically without human intervention or power and provide permanent, always ready flood protection regardless of when the flood comes.

Automatic deployment is especially critical during flash flooding or quick onset flood events with limited warning time. Active flood barriers, particularly demountable systems like flood panels, flood logs and inflatables, require advance warning to mobilize personnel to transport the flood protection equipment from storage, deliver it to the vulnerable openings and correctly set up the system. Once the flooding starts, it is not possible to deploy active flood barrier systems.

Benefits of Passive Flood BarRier Systems

Passive flood barriers not only reduce flood risk, they provide lower total cost of ownership.

The True Cost of Flood protection

Passive flood control can be a larger initial investment than active measures, but the long-term cost of maintenance, annual emergency preparedness training and susceptibility to damage and vandalism for stored active systems negates any year one savings. Combined with the risk inherent with reliance on human intervention, the advantage of passive flood protection is clear.

FloodBreak Passive Flood Barriers represent a revolutionary change in flood control. Fully passive automatic, FloodBreak’s minimal mechanical complexity, proven real-world performance, and flexible deployment profile make it the preferred solution for engineers and construction consultants focused on dependable flood protection for their clients.