The FloodBreak® flood barrier system deploys automatically to prevent water entry and is activated by the rising floodwater. It is a passive form of dry floodproofing that does not require the aid of any power source, pumps, springs or people.
The system is almost invisible and yet will provide 24/7 flood protection, even in the worst flood conditions.
The concept is simple – let the water work against itself to automatically float the buoyant aluminum beam and activate the self-sealing rubber gasket. The higher the water rises, the higher the flood barrier is lifted until it reaches full deployment and is held closed by hydrostatic pressure.
When the water recedes, the barrier returns automatically to its recessed location in front of the entryway, allowing vehicle and pedestrian passage to resume.
By making all operations of our flood barrier system passive, we have created a permanent flood control solution that will protect any property or pathway that is susceptible to flooding. This solution requires no people, power, or advanced warning to protect.
Installation is straightforward and maintenance is kept to an absolute minimum. With only its hinge as a moving part, the system can remain unused for years and still function immediately when needed in a flood.
We look forward to working with you on your flood control project in the near future.