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UK Flood Statistics
- 5.2 million people live in immediate flood risk areas or areas that are susceptible to surface water flooding
- 1 in 6 homes are at risk of flooding
- 40% of businesses do not reopen after suffering a catastrophic loss after a flood
- Flooding and managing it costs the UK around £2.2 billion each year
- The mental health impact of flooding can last for more than 2 years
Market Sectors
Domestic homes, shops, offices, manufacturing and warehouse facilities, highways, emergency services, water companies, construction and local councils
Features & Benefits
- Water activated flood cube barrier, provides protection against flood water in both domestic and commercial properties. Other applications include diverting water flow on roads, building/construction sites and to shore up river banks and lakes to prevent flood damage
- Lightweight construction, vacuum packed for ease of storage
- Easy to deploy when required, activate the flood cube by submerging in water using a sink, bucket, wheelie bin, watering can, hosepipe or even the flood water
- Partial activation will occur in under 3 minutes, full activation in approximately 5 minutes. Expansion time can vary according to water temperature and flow rate. Use only fresh water to activate, not salt water
- Carry handles aid lifting
- Place expanded bags in position, these can be stacked up to 1.2m high for additional height when required in a wall-like construction for added strength and stability
- After use the flood cube should be sent to landfill or incineration depending on local government guidelines
- 5-year shelf life providing the product remains unopened
- Clip handled poly carry bag containing 20 flood cubes (5 x packets of 4)
Product Specification
- Composition: Outer bag material ultrasonic polypropylene non-woven fabric
- Internal hydrophilic nano-sap functional material as the main medium
- Dimensions: Flat length x width x height 400 x 360 x 30mm
- Activated fully length x width x height 400 x 360 x 150mm
- Weight: Flat 0.33kg+5%, fully activated 20kgs+5%
Dimensions |
Pack Type |
Capacity |
Pack Quantity |
Flat L x W x H 400 x 360 x 30mm, Activated fully L x W x H 400 x 360 x 150mm |
Clip Handled Bag |
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20 (5 x packs of 4) |
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