Top 6 things to look for when buying a flood door
1 – Is It PAS 1188-1-2014 certified.
This certification recognises that flood door you are looking at has been sufficiently tested. The PAS or the publically available specification are the standards that support the wider known BSI Kitemark scheme which again assures you as a homeowner that your flood door meets the standards for flood protection products.
If you would like more information on what the BSI Kitemark means and the assurances it carries you can check here on their official website - https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/kitemark/product-testing/
2 – Has it been tested to a height of 600mm or more.
As with all windows and doors they all go through a stringent testing process to ensure that they are fit for purpose. With flood doors it's no different, as well as checking if they are BSI Kitemark Certified it's worth seeing what water level they were tested to. A good flood door should be tested and designed to mitigate against flood waters to a height of 600mm.
If you would like to know more about flood doors tested to this height then have a look at www.glazeritewindows.co.uk
3 – Who did the testing.
This can be a tricky one to find out but important to ensure that the money you're spending on your flood door is with a company who are flood experts. Flood Angel for example have access to an in house, BSI Approved Testing Facility, and specialise in producing products for flood mitigation
Check you risk for flood using their handy Flood Risk Checker here - http://floodangel.com/flood-risk-checker
4 – Is it the style you want.
Of course as much as a flood door needs to do a great job, you will also want it to look great all year round and bring out the character your home already has. Flood doors now come in almost as many styles as a non-flood door including different materials such as composite and UPVC they even are available as French doors too.
5 &ndash Does installing a flood door mean my property is flood safe.
No. To achieve this we would recommend getting your property surveyed by a flood professional and they can advise on additional flood mitigation products. A flood door will prevent water ingress through the door but consideration needs to be given to rising ground water, sewage defence and backwater valves and Airbrick defence, all have to be Kitemark certified products. The correct partner will be able to advise you on all these aspects.
If you would like to find a flood professional then please go to http://www.floodprofessionals.co.uk
6 – Is the installer qualified to install flood doors.
Installing a flood door is not the same as a normal replacement door, it is a complex procedure and installers should undertake a recognised training program in order to give best possible advice and to ensure that the flood door will perform when required.
All certified Flood Professionals contractors have undertaken and passed an industry leading training programme. They are fully conversant with the property survey process and are familiar with all Kitemark certified products on the market. They are therefore perfectly placed to recommend the best products to suit your circumstances.
To find a flood professional in your area enter follow the link and enter your postcode http://www.floodprofessionals.co.uk