In the UK alone
Across the UK each year
5 feet of flood water
Over five million properties in the United Kingdom are at risk of flooding. With flood damage costs in the region of 1.1 billion pounds per annum, homes in flood risk areas must have a robust flood defence system in place. One of the most robust defences you can invest in is flood fencing. A properly specified flood fencing system can stop flood waters at the boundary of your property, keeping your home safe.
Our flood fencing system pairs PVC fencing with patented flood seals. The strong PVC boards and posts provide significant protection against the lateral force generated by a flood. These posts and boards are dug in under the ground to ensure the best possible strength.
The boards are then sealed with our own watertight insulation, which prevents water from getting through the gaps in the fencing. Tests have shown that the fencing is highly resilient to flood water and can stop flooding up to 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height.
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Our flood fencing comes with a 3 year guarantee. We ensure the fencing stays as effective years down the line as it is on the day of installation. Even if the fence is exposed to flood waters, it’s designed to be a no maintenance system, so there’s nothing for you to check, treat or repair once it’s in place.
Even if flood waters exert enough lateral force to move a board, the fencing will revert to its original state and position without any remedial work needed. This self-righting behaviour is built into the design itself, rather than relying on manual adjustment after a flood event. The PVC fencing is highly resistant to deterioration and is unaffected by long exposure to water and most chemicals, which means it holds up in exactly the conditions where lesser materials tend to fail. Timber and metal alternatives can warp, rust or rot after repeated exposure, whereas PVC keeps its shape and strength through flood after flood. There is simply no better material for flood fencing.
At the request of several customers, we also offer an excellent way of making flood defences more aesthetically pleasing in outdoor locations. We fit fence panels in place of standard white flood barriers, and the flood fencing barriers can be cut to fit any gate.
The barriers have the same protective properties as the rest of our flood fencing range. The main difference is that the panels are removable and allow you to keep access routes open, giving 24/7 flood protection that fits the aesthetics of the area.
Flood fencing can also be used to protect commercial properties. We have installed flood fencing at Oak Mall shopping centre in Greenock, where the ease of deployment and low storage requirements made it far superior to sandbags.
Make commercial flood defence systems easier with our professional flood fence installation.
At Stormguard Floodplan, we pride ourselves on our expert knowledge and professional service. If you’re interested in a flood fence installation at your home or business premises, make sure you talk to us, even if it’s just for a quote. We cut and fit all products ourselves on site, so you get a solution tailored to your property, forming part of a wider flood defence system where needed.
If you would like to learn more about our flood fencing or arrange an assessment of your home, give us a call on 01260 289 089. We can promise that a flood fence installation from Stormguard Floodplan is one of the best investments you can make.
As with any kind of fencing, flood fencing will weather naturally over time. Unlike traditional timber fencing, it will only fade in colour rather than rot and decay, outlasting timber fencing by many years. The position and exposure to the elements will determine the speed of this colour change.
If you’re ever unsure whether your fencing still offers the protection it did when it was first installed, get in touch, and we can arrange an assessment. Colour fading on its own doesn’t mean the fencing has lost any of its strength, but if you’d like it checked over, or you think a section may need replacing, our team can visit, assess the current condition and advise honestly on whether any work is actually needed.
Contact us now for a fast and friendly solution to your business or home flood protection needs.
