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UK Flood Barriers Limited www.ukfloodbarriers.co.uk
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Property Level
Flood Protection
UK Flood Barriers is the country’s leading provider of Kitemarked flood
defence solutions for residential premises. In the current financial year
alone we have protected hundreds of homes with a variety of systems
ranging from flood barriers to flood proof doors, anti-flood airbricks and non
return valves, offering a choice of passive or manual protection to clients.
With our own directly employed team of surveyors, installers and site
managers, we have an excellent reputation amongst our clients, ensuring
a high level of customer satisfaction and ongoing support to guarantee
peace of mind against future flooding risk.
Suppliers of the Flood Angel product range

Contact Information
Tel: 01905 773282
Fax: 01905 775037
Email: info@ukfloodbarriers.co.uk
Address: 9a Wassage Way
Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate
Droitwich
Worcestershire WR9 0NX
Website: www.ukfloodbarriers.co.uk

Introduction to
products and services
UK Flood Barriers are unique in the flood defence sector in offering an own
brand (Flood Angel) one-stop-shop for all products required under property
level protection schemes: please see our website
www.ukfloodbarriers.co.uk for further information. Our products are
designed and manufactured by us, or under licence locally within
Worcestershire. We offer both active and passive flood defence solutions to
suit the varied requirements of our clients.
Our product range comes with a 24 month guarantee; further details are available upon request.
In addition we offer all our customers the option of an on going service level agreement in order to maintain
their installed products in optimum condition to give peace of mind for years to come.
Products required are categorised on the following pages:-

DOOR
DEFENCE
Door & Window Barriers (active flood defence)
With a flexible choice of fixing systems, we can
accommodate our client’s need for maintaining the
aesthetic appeal of their home with our invisible fixing
system, whilst giving them total flood protection; a
unique differentiator which has proved extremely
popular. The Defender Barrier has been widely used
on listed properties and in conservation areas.
Defender barriers protecting
patio doors
Defender barrier
protecting a low level window
The Flood Angel Defender Barrier is an adaptable barrier system that
has been developed to protect doorways, windows and garages, as
well as other vulnerable apertures such as boiler flues and catflaps.
The Defender holds 3 Kitemarks for different size barriers from single
doors up to a maximum width of 2.5m, and are kitemarked up to the
maximum of 900mm high. The barriers are all made totally bespoke
for each aperture that we protect, and during manufacture each one
has a permanent ID tag attached to it for easy identification for the
home owner (e.g.: Marsh Cottage, front door etc).

DOOR
DEFENCE
A double Flood Defender™ barrier
being used to protect a driveway
Where a wider aperture is called for (in excess of 2.5m), we would install a
demountable barrier system called Flood Defender Wall. This system is
easily deployed and is lightweight, but robust. It can span any width, using
a series of demountable posts, and the side rails have the option of being
powder coated to match the exterior (subject to a small additional
charge). The barrier height comes in increments of 100mm, up to a
maximum height of 1500mm. Structural calculations to validate installation
are available upon request.

DOOR
DEFENCE
UK Flood Barriers have designed the Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door that
answers all of the major issues associated with the first generation flood doors
(our market research has shown that these doors have a tendency to allow
rainwater to “pool” inside the property, due to lack of a weep vent which is
present on standard (non-flood) UPVC doors to allow water which enters the
frame to escape externally). Working with industry specialists to create a
domestic flood proof door that holds three Kitemarks PAS1188-1-2009 and
that is robust and truly fit for purpose, the new Flood Angel Flood Defender™
Door incorporates design changes to prevent pooling (by means of
incorporating a one-way weep vent at the bottom of the door), to allow for
full adjustment of the door in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions by
means of greater than normal tolerances, and with the added innovation of
an optional escape hatch (similar to a stable door design) for emergency
evacuation.
The Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door is designed and manufactured for
use on single, inward and outward opening doors, as well as double outward
opening doors. Colours, styles, glazing and door furniture can all be chosen
by the customer to best match their existing style.
UK Flood Barriers are FENSA registered and our installers
are fully qualified to survey and install flood proof doors.
The Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door is designed to mitigate
against rising flood waters up to a height of 600mm, and can
withstand standing water, wave and current. Whilst it is designed to
be flood resistant, in everyday use it will act as a standard UPVC
door in all other aspects.
Replacement UPVC Flood Resistant Doors
(Active flood defence, as it requires handle to be levered up manually to
engage locks and seals)

DOOR
DEFENCE
BSI Kitemark PAS 1188-1:2009 does not go as far as testing simulated conditions such as rain falling
against a door; the existing tests cover standing water for 48 hours, a current of 1 m/s and wave testing at
100mm. We have adapted our own testing facility (which is used by BSI for Kitemark witness testing
purposes) to test for simulated driving rain conditions, in order to make the testing more robust and
replicate “real life” conditions (although this is not currently incorporated into the Kitemark standard).
The Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door can be manufactured as a bespoke
item to a variety of widths and heights, and can incorporate both fully glazed
panels as well as full UPVC panels. Widths beyond a double patio door size
can be incorporated by the inclusion of UPVC and/or glazed side panels up
to a maximum width of 3m.
The single size Flood Angel Flood Defender™ Door has the option of including
an integral escape hatch for emergency evacuation. The purpose of
manufacturing a flood proof door with an escape hatch allows people to exit
a building without compromising the flood proof integrity of the door.

COMMUNITY
DEFENCE
www.ukfloodbarriers.co.ukUK Flood Barriers Limited
Self Closing Flood Barrier – Mini & Midi (passive)
The SCFB™ Midi
2.5m wide x 600mm high.
Installed into front driveway to private
home
SCFB™ Mini, 1m wide x 600mm high.
Installed at a private residence near St Austell,
Cornwall, as part of the 2012 Defra- funded IPP
scheme. The guide rails are the only visible
elements of the barrier; the rest remains in the
ground, ready to deploy 24/7
In operational use globally since 1998, the Self Closing Flood Barrier
(SCFB™) is acclaimed as the world’s most effective flood protection
system. Its success can be attributed to the simple, but ingenious
concept of using the approaching floodwaters to automatically raise the
barrier; effectively using the problem to create the solution. The SCFB™ is
a highly favourable preference when specifying optimal and cost
effective but passive flood defence.
We have taken the concept of the larger scale SCFB™ and applied it on a smaller scale to
domestic properties. The SCFB™ Mini and Midi are designed to protect single doorways and
patio doors up to 2.5m wide, as well as driveway and garage entrances; the barrier comes in two
heights: 600mm and 1200mm. It is entirely passive, having the considerable advantage of not
requiring any intervention during a flood warning. This makes it the most optimum choice of
passive flood defence available today for domestic properties, as well as being the most robust
and enduring option.

COMMUNITY
DEFENCE
SCFB™ Mini Barrier
With a design life of 100 years, and requiring minimal maintenance, the SCFB™
Mini/Midi is not only an extremely effective flood defence system, but it makes
a strong economic case too. With zero operational costs the SCFB™ Mini/Midi
has none of the risks associated with manually operated systems, and when
not in use the barrier is protected underground and its seals are sheltered from
the elements. The SCFB™ offers optimal protection against extreme high water
levels, and a rigorous on-going R&D programme ensures that the SCFB™ will
remain the first choice for discerning clients seeking cost effective and superior
flood defence solutions for decades to come.

BRICK
DEFENCE
Anti Flood Airbricks (passive flood defence)
Single Flood Angel Anti Flood Airbrick
Flood Angel Double Anti Flood Airbrick, installed
behind existing grill to listed property.
Image shows double Flood Angel Anti Flood
Airbrick in situ
Flood Angel Automatic Anti Flood Airbrick. This is the UK’s only BSI Kitemark
accredited anti flood airbrick, having attained PAS 1188-1:2009. With a
unique self-closing feature to prevent floodwater entering a property, it
offers automatic, passive protection against ingress of water 24/7, without
the need for any human intervention. The airbrick has an integral patented
debris/insect mesh to prevent debris or insects from entering the brick and
interfering with the automatic gate valve; this is unique to the Flood Angel
airbrick. The brick is available in five colours: terracotta, buff, engineering
blue, black, and white, and can be fitted to single, double and triple
airbrick apertures.
Complies with BS493:1995 for free airflow under normal conditions.

SEWAGE
DEFENCE
Sewage and/or waste water solutions (passive flood defence)
Full Port Backflow Valve Pushfit style valve Toilet Bung
Stage 1, 2 and 3 of backflow valve being installed
To overcome the issues surrounding backflow/surge from sewage and
waste water, we use a combination of fully automatic, passive backflow
valves and push fit type valves. Depending on the circumstances of the
system (e.g. clay or plastic pipe), would dictate suitability of either one
type or the other. An alternative solution would be to issue customers with
a simple inflatable toilet bung, which has the advantage of being a more
economical option. With the exception of the toilet bung, our sewage and
waste water prevention solutions are fully automatic and require minimal
maintenance.
Once installed in the ground within an inspection chamber, the Fullport Backflow Valve is easily
maintained. It forms an integral part of the sewage system and is the only valve that can be rodded,
due to its normally “open” position. Under “flood” conditions where waste water backsurges, the valve
will automatically close off, and remain shut until the pressure has subsided and the threat of backflow
has disappeared. Its design life is in excess of fifty years and all moving parts are easily and readily
replaceable. It is certified to Canadian Standards CSA B181:1 and 2. (Please note: There is no BSI
Kitemark standard written yet for non return valves).

SEWAGE
DEFENCE
50mm backwater valve installed in
low-level waste pipe
50mm backwater valve
50mm Backwater valves in situ
Flood water can also ingress a house through waste water pipes such as
dishwashers, washing machines and sinks on ground and lower ground
floor levels. In order to overcome the risk of flooding via waste pipes we
offer a variety of automatic shut off valves, ranging from 15mm through
to 50mm. Again these are easy to maintain and offer automatic, passive
protection against waste water backflow.
Smaller waste water pipes

BOUNDARY
DEFENCE
Bund Walls
46 linear metres of wall completed to
surround two semi-detached properties, with
a total of 7 pedestrian access entry points.
1200mm deep.
Rendered bund wall with flood gate in
situ.
750mm high above ground level, foundations
1200mm deep.
In this case, a number of 1m wide access
entry points are created around the property.
These can then be protected either using a
barrier, or via a hinged flood gate.
Some projects call for the construction of a low level bund wall. This can
be accommodated to any length required, and will be constructed to
the consulting engineer’s specification.
Once the bund wall has been constructed, barriers (either active or passive) can be
installed in the apertures for complete protection, whilst allowing access when required.

BOUNDARY
DEFENCE
Flood Gates (active flood defence)
Flood gates are sometimes considered as a practical solution as boundary
protection. Gates can be made according to the required height, whether
a dwarf gate of 600-800mm high or a full height 1800mm gate to match the
surroundings. It should be noted that this product is not currently
Kitemarked or tested.

ASSOCIATED
PRODUCTS
De-watering Systems
We can supply a range of different pump and sump units to cope with
varying situations. These are used primarily where water penetration of
the sub-floor void is an issue but can also be used to drain an external
area that has been bunded against flooding.
These pumps operate on a float switch so activate themselves when
required.
Typical pump and sump unit.
Pump and sump system installed to
exterior with 4” pipe to void level
and 50mm outlet.

ASSOCIATED
PRODUCTS
De-watering Systems
We offer a choice of 3 pumps which deliver different flow rates,
dependent on the application:
Option 1. Residue Water Drainage Pump (Puddle Sucker): Flow rate 175 litres per min at Head
1m.
The manual lightweight Puddle-Sucker Pump is designed for use with clean water to drain
domestic applications, empty flooded rooms, basements, draw water from wells, basins or
cisterns.
An integral float switch can be activated as required.
Option 2. Pump and Sump System: Flow rate 195 litres per min at Head 1m.
Option 3. Pump and Sump System: Flow rate 525 litres per min at Head 1m.
The pump and sump system sits below the ground floor to pump out water which enters
through the ground. The pump removes water at a faster rate than it can enter.
If the pump and sump is located in a protected zone the outlet is routed to an unprotected
zone.
The pump and sump system operates using a float switch for automatic activation as
required. The system also has a check valve on the water outlet pipe so that the water does
not flow back into the sump when the pump is shut off.

ASSOCIATED
PRODUCTS
Sanitiser. Disinfection, cleaning & sanitising. Flood water carries with it many
types of bacteria, virus etc. Once the flood water has subsided these bacteria and
viruses remain within the plaster, brickwork, timber joists/floorboards, fixtures and
fittings. All these areas require thorough disinfection and sanitisation prior to re-
instatement works being carried out and ultimately re-occupation of the property.
Flood Angel Sanitiser is a disinfectant and sanitiser specifically formulated for the
control of a broad range of gram +ve and gram -ve bacteria including hepatitis B,
salmonella, campylobacter, listeria, MRSA and many others including a wide
range of viral infections. When used as part of initial remedial works after flood
damage, the product will sanitise and disinfect the entire area that has been
susceptible to bacterial contamination.
Flood Angel Waterstop is a product that we use to prevent water seepage through
walls and brickwork. It is water based (not silicone) therefore allows the wall to
breathe, and does not leave any marks on the wall, drying to an invisible finish.
Flood Angel Silicone. We have a range of high quality silicone that we use for
protection around cables ducts, pipework etc, as well as to seal around door and
window frames. The appropriate colour is used for each property (eg white, clear,
brown etc).
Flood Angel Tanking Polymer is a sophisticated cementitious formulation
designed for use in below and above ground as a waterproofing membrane. It may
be applied by brush or spray. The product is made up of many components, which
give high water resistance, flexibility, salt resistance, good adhesion and set control
in a form that only requires water for mixing. Where external ground level is above
internal floor level it is usually necessary to provide a barrier to penetrating
moisture in conjunction with an injected DPC. In such circumstances FLOOD
ANGEL TANKING POLYMER may be applied directly onto the brickwork before
DPC injection takes place.
(Technical specification sheets are available upon request)

Testing in progress at UK Flood
Barriers HQ - February 2012
Our unique tank testing facility is used to continuously assess and test our
product range for ongoing suitability and to comply with the BSI’s
PAS1188-1:2009 requirement for periodic product testing. We are the only
provider of flood defence equipment capable of putting our products
through this periodic testing, ensuring that our product range continues to
be robust and fit for purpose.
The tank also allows us to undertake flood simulations and product demonstrations for the public and
private sector, using the facility as an educational tool to demonstrate the vulnerable points of a building
and how rapidly water enters through unprotected airbricks, sewage pipes and apertures.
Testing & training

Flood Defender Barrier Single Size Storage Bag
Storage accessories for barriers
We can offer clients a range of storage options for their barriers when
not in use, including various sizes of storage bags (double and single),
hanging hooks etc. Please see below for images.
Flood Defender Barrier in single width bag,
with storage hooks on wall
Storage for Barrier Bolts & Screws
Images below demonstrate the box of barrier fixings that we
provide for home owners.

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