Engineered Flood Vents For Garage Doors

A built in cam system allows the garage door to function as normal while the flood vent door stays locked in place.

Engineered flood vents for garage doors.

316l marine grade stainless steel icc es certified esr 2074. You can have dual action smart vent or insulated control vent installed by action automatic door gate to save you money. Flood protection the vent door is latched closed until it comes in contact with flood water. What are engineered flood vents.

This allows the flood water to automatically enter and exit through the frame opening relieving the pressure from the foundation walls. Engineered openings may be equipped with screens louvers valves or other coverings provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. Building code fema and nfip compliant affordability can help reduce flood insurance premiums 220 sq. Advantages of flood flaps.

With a back plate and through bolt system allowing for an easy installation the 1540 524 is an ideal retrofit. Engineered flood vents differ from non engineered flood vents in that they are designed and certified by a registered design professional. Engineered openings may be equipped with screens louvers valves or other coverings provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. Engineered flood vents differ from non engineered flood vents in that they are certified by an evaluation report issed by the icc es.

Entering flood water lifts the patented internal floats which unlatch and allow the door to rotate open.