Reliable Flood Doors for Effective Flood Damage Protection
Flood Doors
At Laminar we understand the wide increasing need to protect entry points to critical assets from flooding. To provide passive flood defense solutions to industrial and utility buildings at risk of flooding, we provide a range of fully-integrated flood doors. Our flood doors have the design capability to protect your entrance from a full head of water. Depending on the strength of the surrounding civil works, we can defend your asset up to a height of 4.0 meters.
Our range of Flood Proof Doors are watertight whenever they are locked, and due to their metal frame and construction they are able to simultaneously operate as standard doors. Ideal for flash flood and critical infrastructure locations.
Our unique sealing arrangement guarantees flood protection to full height or above, depending on the locking mechanism chosen, and flood doors can be fitted with a range of access / egress and security features as required.
Our flood defense doors are designed to a customer’s needs and specifications. We can incorporate a variety of design features. These includes vision panels and double-leaf doors with or without a fixed center-post. All can be offered in steel with a marine spec epoxy coating or powder coat finishes. We also offer them in 304 or 316 grade stainless steel for installation in particularly corrosive environments.
The majority of our flood defense doors are supplied and installed in the utility sector. Our install engineers have extensive experience working on these high-risk assets.
Our flood door is available in steel or stainless steel and can be custom-built for most openings and flood elevations.
Description
Unique product features
- Installs, operates and looks like a regular door.
- Fits standard door frame sizes.
- Hydrostatically charged door seals designed for optimum sealing performance.
- Suitable for most types of door hardware.
- Single or double leaf flood door.
- Door and frame supplied in a range of colours.
- Designed for minimal maintenance.
- Permanent protection.
- Corrosion resistant.
- Robust construction.
- Effective flood protection to full height.
- Optional extras include handle designs, locks, windows and self-closing mechanisms
Technical specifications of our flood product range and further details are available on request. We are experts at delivering flood doors of exceptional quality. Contact us today to find out how we can design and deliver flood doors for your flood defense project.
Faq
what is a flood door
A flood door is a specially designed barrier that prevents water from entering buildings during floods. These doors are engineered to withstand water pressure and create a watertight seal, protecting the interior from floodwaters. Flood doors are typically installed in locations prone to flooding, such as homes, commercial buildings, and critical infrastructure near water bodies or areas with poor drainage.
Flood doors can be used in conjunction with other flood defense systems like demountable flood barriers or sandless bags to safeguard properties from water damage.
These doors are critical in flood-prone areas as part of a comprehensive flood protection strategy.
how to flood proof a door?
Flood-proofing a door involves several steps to prevent water from entering a building during a flood. Here’s how you can effectively flood-proof a door:
- Install demountable Flood Barriers
- Flood demountable panels: These are removable barriers that can be placed over the door when flooding is expected. They’re typically made of aluminum or heavy-duty plastic and are designed to seal tightly against the frame.
- Flood gates: Permanent installed outside doors that can be raised or activated when flooding is imminent.
- Use Flood-Proof Doors
- Consider installing flood doors that are specifically designed to be water-resistant. These doors are made with materials that can withstand water pressure and are sealed to prevent leaks.
- Seal Gaps and Cracks
- Use weatherstripping around the edges of the door to create a watertight seal.
- Apply silicone sealant or other waterproof caulking around door frames, sills, and any cracks where water might enter.
- Install a Threshold Barrier
- Install a raised door threshold or a flood sill beneath the door to provide an extra barrier against floodwaters. This can stop low-level water from entering.
- Use Sandbags or box barriers
- As a temporary solution, sandbags and box barriers can be placed outside the door to create a barrier. Stack them tightly to cover the base of the door.
- Fit Backwater Preventing Valves
- In addition to sealing the door, consider installing backwater valves in the plumbing system to prevent floodwater from coming up through drains inside the building.
These methods can help reduce the risk of floodwater entering your building through doors, providing additional protection during heavy rains or floods.
What are the applications of flood doors?
- Underground carparks
- Driveways
- Building entrances
- Basements
- Pedestrian access and pathways
- Emergency access / escape routes.
- Flood Levees
