FloodBreak to demonstrate passive flood barriers at BAFPAA Annual Conference
FloodBreak will demonstrate its passive flood barrier technology to the Bay Area Flood Protection Agencies Association in Livermore, CA, on February 21, 2013. FloodBreak is working closely with interested flood protection parties to share ideas, technologies, experiences and discuss joint flood control projects. As the leading provider of passive flood control solutions, FloodBreak will educate […]
FloodBreak Presentation at NAO Conference
FloodBreak presented flood mitigation technology solutions at the National Aerospace Organization (NAO) conference in November, 2012 in Cocoa Beach FL. The conference: Protecting Military Airbases & Commercial Airports from the Destructive Forces of Nature and was designed to help military airbases or municipal and regional airports protect their facilities, aircraft, personnel, and assets against the […]
FloodBreak Protects Lourdes Hospital During 2011 Flood
A FEMA funded flood mitigation that included a flood wall and 10 passive floodgates saved Lourdes Hospital.
Why does the FloodBreak flood barrier float?
Why Does The FloodBreak Passive Flood Barrier Float? The FloodBreak passive flood barrier is actually a buoyant panel constructed of hollow aluminum extrusions. The extrusions are designed to be structural while also providing excellent flotation. Additionally, the extrusions are chambered so that even if an area of the panel is compromised, the overall panel will […]
Are there size limitations to your flood barriers?
Click here to see more information about our large flood barriers. Are there any limits to how high and wide you can build your floodgates? FloodBreak floodgates are designed with tension members rather than stanchions or vertical stops and are modular in nature. FloodBreak Gates are custom designed – there are no practical limits in […]
Will the FloodBreak Gate operate with muddy water?
We have a problem with silt and clay in our floodwater. How does this affect the operation and maintenance of the floodgates? FloodBreak Automatic Floodgates will operate normally with silt and clay suspended in the floodwater. It doesn’t impact the operation – even very muddy water will float the gate. The system is designed so that […]
FloodBreak Automatic Floodgate Protects Garage From Floods
The FloodBreak Gate deployed automatically when streets flooded during the night, saving parked vehicles.
