Flood vents are a proven way to minimize flood damage. Although counterintuitive, allowing flood water to flow into your home helps preserve the integrity and stability of foundations and walls as water levels rise.
Thankfully, installing flood vents into concrete or other foundations is not difficult. They can be installed into existing openings (retrofitted) or in new home construction. Make sure the bottom of the flood vent opening is no more than 12” above the adjacent grade and that they are level.
Flood Solutions has different flood vent models for different applications. Our flood vent model F is perfect for existing openings. It is made of heavy-duty aluminum with a 1” front mounting flange. It is 1.25” deep. Our flood vent model D is perfect for new construction installation with its 4” deep channel frame and heavy-duty aluminum construction. These can be installed into existing openings or mortared into place as walls are constructed. Our flood vent model C is a special heavy-duty cast aluminum constructed vent designed for existing openings or new construction. It is 3/8” deep.
All our flood vents are available in different colors and sizes.
Complete instructions are included with all Flood Solutions state certified flood vents but the process is pretty simple. When installing a Model F flood vent into an existing opening, you basically just have to drill holes for the screws, insert anchors, secure the vent and caulk around the outside. It’s even easier to install a flood vent into new construction using the Model D. Generally, you just need to insert the vent into the opening while the mortar is wet and then mortar the vent into place when constructing the wall.
Once you’re flood vents are installed, you can relax knowing your flood vents will help protect the integrity of your home if flooding should occur.
To learn more about our flood vents, contact Flood Solutions. You can purchase our flood vents directly via our website.
