conditions and requires no specialist
operation. They have also been
designed to look like a regular composite
door to help maintain the kerb appeal of
the property.
Flood doors are also one of the most
cost effective tried and tested method of
protecting a property and preventing the
costly damage floods can cause, and will
therefore help local authorities to future-
proof their properties and their tenants’
belongings. Flood doors are also designed
to be re-usable; if a flood occurs, it doesn’t
need to be replaced when the water
subsides, it simply needs to be serviced by
a qualified door technician to ensure that
any pollutants from the water are
removed, and that the seals, locks and the
installation are in working order should
the waters rise again.Meeting the standards
When it comes to choosing a flood
defence door, the starting point is to
make sure it has been tested to PAS
1188-1:2014, the UK standard for flood
protection products.
All products tested to PAS 1188 are
subject to an initial ‘type’ test and thefacility that manufactures the product is
also assessed for quality at the start of
the process.Summary
Flooding is a growing concern for many
homeowners in the UK and is potentially
devastating for those affected, not
only in terms of damage to the building
but the risk to life. With a number of
studies identifying millions of homes at
risk, there is a need to start future-
proofing properties now. One of the most
effective ways of doing this is by
specifying a suitable flood defence door,
which will mean it has PAS 1188
certification –the benefits of a 68 mm
double rebated door, both in terms of ease
of installation and performance are
already widely understood.
Flood doors are a cost-effective, tried
and trusted method of protecting a
property from flooding and the damage it
creates, and will therefore help local
authorities and developers to future-proof
their properties.Kevin Kiernan is national sales manager
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