Garage Door Flood Vents

Overhead garage door model 1540 524 1540 524 ohd models are ideal to retrofit into an existing garage door.

Garage door flood vents.

In accordance with the national flood insurance program. Flood vent garage door trim piece. 3 9 out of 5 stars 12. There is also a felt weather stripping that lines the entire vent frame helping to keep the enclosure as insulated as possible.

Our service technicians can help with the installation for your garage door or it s easy to do on your own. Does fema approve flood vents. With a back plate and through bolt system allowing for an easy installation the 1540 524 is an ideal retrofit. Installed overhead garage door flood vent white.

Only 7 left in stock order soon. Requirements for flood openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings in special flood hazard areas. Flood vents must be below flood level to work. Flood vent 1540 520 the insulated flood vent model seals out cool or warm air with a solid door and weather stripping.

The smart vent product line is constructed out of marine grade stainless steel and is 100 made in the united states. Steps to take if your garage floods. Lowering flood risk reduces flood insurance premiums in most cases according to the national flood insurance program. Available in colors gray or white each flood vent has a solid aluminum grill to deter air flow and conceal access.

This is absolutely the number one thing you should do to prevent electrocution. A built in cam system allows the garage door to function as normal while the flood vent door stays locked in place. This model is used for a garage or conditioned space where flood protection is required but ventilation is not desired. 316l marine grade stainless steel icc es certified esr 2074.

The interior or exterior grade immediately under the opening. Adding flood vents to your structures foundation walls provides a means that permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters which protects your foundation and reduces your flood risk. Smart vent 1540 574 insulated garage door vent 14 5 x 8 5 249 99 249. Install a barrier in front of your garage door.

Garage door exhaust fresh air 4 port for up to 2 thick doors. The bottom of each opening must be no more than 1 foot above whichever of these is higher. Flood protection the smart vent door is latched closed until flood water enters. Flood flaps garage door model flood vents can be installed into a standard garage door providing 220 square feet of flood protection per vent.

Flood vent stacker 1540 521 stacker models are twice as efficient as a single unit. The flood door contains a 2 insulated core that has an r value of 8 34. If you know flooding is likely to happen near your home creating a barrier with sandbags in addition to weather stripping can assist in keeping flood water out. The flood door is constructed of solid stainless steel wrapped around an insulating foam core.