What To Look For When Choosing Your Flood Wall System
The danger of flooding is serious and can cause a lot of damage. When flooding happens, it's important to have a reliable and effective way to protect against it. One important tool is a flood wall.
The threat of flooding is real and ever-growing due to climate change and rapid urban development. Flooding can wreak havoc on homes, infrastructure, businesses and entire communities. When the water rises, so does the urgency for dependable flood protection solutions.
One such indispensable safeguard is a flood wall. However, not all flood walls are created equal. In this informative piece, we'll delve into what exactly you should be on the lookout for when selecting a flood wall system to protect your property, people and equipment.
Understand The Risks
Before diving into flood wall specifics, it’s crucial to understand the risk level of your property.
Are you in a high-risk flood zone?
Do you meet FEMA and NFIP Elevation standards?
Do you experience frequent heavy rainfall, flash floods or storm surges?
How close are you to bodies of water that could overflow?
Understanding your risk profile will guide you in selecting a flood wall that meets your needs.
Conducting a full assessment of the property you wish to protect will be vital in defining your flood wall selection and needs. Understand the vulnerabilities of the perimeter of your property as well as the entryways. This will help with choosing the necessary flood wall solutions that will provide optimal protection.
Flood Walls: Material Matters
The choice of materials for designing and constructing a flood wall plays a crucial role in its effectiveness. When evaluating flood walls, you may encounter a range of materials, such as aluminum and plastic, each offering unique advantages and characteristics.
Aluminum Flood Walls: These are strong and long-lasting. Aluminum is much lighter than steel or concrete while still providing a significant level of durability.
Durable Plastic Flood Walls: These are lightweight, portable, and economical. However, they may not offer the same level of protection as an aluminum flood wall system.
When it comes to selecting the right material for your flood protection needs, it is crucial to carefully consider the balance between durability, cost-effectiveness, and installation complexity.
By accurately understanding your specific flood protection requirements, you will be able to determine the most effective solution for a flood wall that meets all your flood planning and preventative needs.
Height and Width
Knowing the dimensions of a flood wall and the area in need of protection are critical. A wall that is too low will not offer adequate protection, while one that is excessively high might be unnecessary and costly.
Height: Review FEMA’s Flood Zone Map Data for your area to determine the probable water levels you need to prepare for. The FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC) is the official online location to find all flood hazard mapping products created under the National Flood Insurance Program, including your community’s flood map.
Width: Ensure the walls or entryway is wide enough to cover all vulnerable points around your property.
In some areas, storm surges are more common than others and can bring significant heights of flood water onto a property. Other areas with swelling rivers or canals can also infiltrate households and communities.
Ease of Installation
Some flood walls can be permanent structures that stays in place year round, while others are semi-permanent or temporary installations that can be erected quickly in emergency situations or in the event of expected flooding.
Understand if you're in a high-risk flood zone where flooding is frequent to determine the best long-term solution for your specific flood preventative needs. A temporary or semi-permanent flood wall system that can be deployed quickly is a great option.
Assess the personnel around you and the size and location of the property that you are looking to protect.
Will it just be you handling the installation? Is there a team involved? Do I need any tools? These are the types of questions that are important.
*Garrison Flood Control has an installation division located in Florida, contact us for any installation needs.
Cost and Budget Considerations
When it comes to prioritizing safety, it's undeniable that finding a flood wall that is both cost-effective and meets your requirements is of utmost importance. While the value of safeguarding against floods can't be quantified, it is essential to carefully assess your budget and choose a flood wall that strikes a balance between affordability and necessary features.
It is advisable to consider not only the initial expenses, but also the long-term costs associated with maintenance and potential future upgrades.
Moreover, investing in a flood wall can result in decreased property insurance costs, making it a wise financial decision in the long run.
Consult With Experts
When it comes to choosing the right flood wall for your property, seeking advice from technical flood experts who specialize in protection is crucial. These experts possess valuable knowledge that can give you a clear understanding of the various flood risks and solutions, helping you make a well-informed decision.
Garrison Flood Control Is Here To Help
Garrison™️ Flood Control is a highly skilled team of dedicated and experienced Flood Specialists. Our primary focus is on crafting top-notch flood walls, designed specifically to safeguard communities from the perils of severe weather and the devastating consequences of flooding events. We take pride in offering a diverse range of innovative flood wall solutions tailored to meet your unique protection requirements, while also actively supporting your comprehensive flood planning preparedness endeavors.
By choosing Garrison™️ Flood Control, you can rest assured knowing that you have a reliable partner by your side when it comes to fortifying your surroundings against the forces of nature.
If you are looking for a superior flood wall solution, contact us today for a consultation.
Notable, Effective and Durable
Flood Wall Systems by Garrison
Garrison Flood Control's Mayim Modular Flood Barrier and Hammerhead Aluminum Flood Plank System, are top flood wall products, each with unique sets of benefits. By choosing the right flood wall system, property owners and communities can effectively protect their assets, minimize damage, and ensure the safety of residents and businesses in the face of rising waters.
Mayim™ Water Diversion Flood Walls
The Mayim™ Modular Flood Barrier is a versatile and customizable flood protection system designed to provide protection against rising flood waters.
This innovative flood wall system consists of durable, and easy-to-assemble flood panels, making it an excellent choice for deployment against potential flood threats.
Achieve protection heights of 20”, 30” and 40” (Mayim MAX) to handle a variety of flood levels.
Benefits of Mayim Interconnecting Flood Wall Panels Include:
Modular Design: The system can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing for quick deployment and convenient storage when not in use.
Stores Compactly: Rapid transportation and installation compared to other systems.
Customizable: These flood wall barriers can be configured to fit a variety of lengths or curves, ensuring maximum protection for a variety of property types and layouts.
Reusable: The Mayim Interlocking Flood Barrier offers excellent value since it can be reused well into the future compared to traditional sandbagging or other flood protection methods.
Hammerhead™ Aluminum Flood Wall System
The Hammerhead™ Aluminum Flood Plank System is a robust and reliable flood wall solution designed to offer long-lasting protection against severe storms and floodwaters. Constructed from high-strength aluminum, this durable flood wall system offers individual aluminum planks that slot into installed U-Channel Posts to create a sealed flood wall barrier. This allows for you to choose the protection height that is best for your specific protection needs.
Hammerhead serves as a heavy duty flood wall solution to combat severe flood events. As a stop-log barrier system, the planks rigidity and design allows it to handle the heavy stresses that come with severe weather.
Benefits of the Hammerhead Aluminum Flood Plank System:
Durable Construction: The system is made from high-strength aluminum, ensuring excellent resistance to corrosion and wear, even in harsh environments.
Customizable: The Hammerhead Aluminum Flood Plank System can fit a variety of widths with center posts allowing for the connection of elongated flood protection.
Aesthetically Appealing: The sleek design of the aluminum planks ensures that the system blends seamlessly with its surroundings, minimizing visual impact on the protected property.
Quick Installation & Accessibility: Hammerhead’s individual aluminum planks can slot in and out of the U-Channel Posts easily which keeps your entryways accessible.
Garrison™ Flood Control is a New York-based manufacturer and distributor of a complete line of flood control products. Garrison products contain, divert, and re-route water away from valuable property, equipment, infrastructure, and facilities and help prevent flood damage due to rising water levels.
If you would like additional information about Garrison Flood Control Systems, please call 929-299-2099 or email sales@garrisonflood.com.
