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As the planet's population has expanded, the human race has increasingly been forced to build its structures in areas prone to flooding. Fortunately, it's often possible to maintain property in these places for a long time thanks to mankind's ingenuity. The use of flood barriers enables people all over the globe to successfully keep their homes and businesses in the lowlands next to rivers and oceans. Here's a look at some of the most common types of floor shields used to protect commercial and residential properties from high water.
Temporary Sandbag Barriers
Properties without pre-installed permanent flood shielding need fast, convenient protection from oncoming floods. Sandbags fit the bill perfectly. With a group of volunteers or employees, a sturdy, effective wall can be created quickly before high water strikes. Although sandbags work well, the fact that they break down makes more permanent options preferable when regular flooding can be expected.
Aluminum Flood Shields
Lightweight, easily-assembled aluminum barriers are some of the most popular flood protection solutions on the market. Aluminum flood panels can be placed in a cascading pattern at property lines or sized to fit doors, windows or gates. Compared to sandbags, this solution is more likely to require ordering ahead of time to ensure availability, but aluminum panels are more easily managed and removed afterward. Businesses planning to use aluminum flood panels are normally required to choose ones that have been approved by FEMA.
Glass Barriers
Businesses are naturally interested in maintaining an attractive, customer-friendly storefront at all times. For these purposes, glass flood barriers are a superior permanent solution. Although glass barriers look no different than other windows, the glass they are made from is strong enough to hold up against heavy water pressure and debris in case of flooding. When glass barriers are installed, technicians use heavier amounts of sealant around the edges to reinforce the flood protection.
Levees
As the strongest choice in case of a severe flood risk, properly constructed levees virtually guarantee protection against flooding. In some cases, homes shielded by dirt levees have been the only properties spared from severe floods connected to the Mississippi and other major waterways. Because earth-moving equipment is necessary for the creation of levees, most homeowners will need to hire construction contractors to ensure dependable results.
With global warming melting the ice caps and raising waters everywhere, flood shielding has quickly risen to prominence on complete lists of preventative measures for home and business protection. In some cases, installing flood shields can also reduce owners' insurance premiums. Finally, the initial cost of these barriers is often far less than the cost of repair resulting from the devastation wrought by sudden flooding.
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For 15 Years Kevin Williams has restored flood damaged properties ranging from domestic dwellings to commercial factories.In 2010 He set up Floodsense offering his expertise in Flood Prevention Techniques, Systems and Services.For free E-book, further info on Flood Barriers, and professional advice on flood prevention from a leading UK flood protection company, visit http://www.floodsense.co.uk
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