GB2352753A

GB2352753A - Flood barrier

Info

Publication number: GB2352753A
Application number: GB9916641A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Michael John Franci Hammersley
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1999-07-15
Filing date: 1999-07-15
Publication date: 2001-02-07
Anticipated expiration: 2019-07-15
Also published as: GB9916641D0; GB2352753B

Abstract

A flood barrier kit is formed with a T-shaped wall mounting (10) which is preferably mounted in a channel (13) that has been cut in the wall. The wall mounting (10) is fitted with a rubber seal (12), to which panels (11) can be attached. The top surface of the wall mounting (10) may have a raised portion to improve the seal between the mounting (10) and the panels (11). One of the panels (11) may have a hollow protrusion (14) to accommodate a door sill. There is also described a barrier for an air brick (fig 4).

Description

i 23527S3 FLOOD PROTECTION FOR BUILDINGS This invention relates to the

protection of building interiors from damage caused by flood water.

Flood water damage is an experience suffered by many occupiers of buildings, expense and distress resulting from this event, water penetration through various places being difficult to stop due to the uneven brick or stone construction.

To overcome this problem a watertight even surface would have to be created in and on the wall to form the base for any sealing materials then used.

According to the present invention there is provided a flood protection kit comprising a "T" shaped wall mounting, panels fitted with rubber seals, door panels incorporating a hollow door step protrusion, all panels being releasably, adjustably secured, all parts made from none corrosive materials, or treated accordingly.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:- Fig. 1 shows component parts of a door fitting when viewed from above. Fig. 2 illustrates a frontal view of a door panel. Fig. 3 shows component parts of an air brick fitting when viewed from above. Fig. 4 illustrates a frontal view of an air brick fitting Referring to the drawings, the protection kit comprises a "T" mounting 10, panels I I incorporating an attached rubber seal 12 and positioning dowels 15, injected into the wall is a setable sealant 13.

The "T" mounting 10 is formed from a metal length that is in the shape of a cross +, the top portion, or one leg, of the cross is nearly all machined off, so as to leave the smallest amount protruding at the then top of the "T" mounting 10, this is to provide a better sealing bed upon which sits seal 12, as illustrated in Fig. 1. The "T" mounting 10 is formed to surround air ventilation bricks cellar windows and doorways, with the ends being welded together. For doorways at ground floor level the "T" mounting 10 takes the shape of the letter U, and encompasses the bottom half of the doorway.

In order to secure and seal the "T" mounting 10 into and onto the wall, a template is secured so that a narrow channel may then be cut into the wall, this channel is then filled with a setable sealant 13, into which is pressed the "T" mounting 10, so that the top of the "T" mounting 10 is flush with the wall face, it is then secured by bolts or screws.

There is now provided a smooth level sealed surface upon which can be attached a panel 11 incorporating a one piece seal 12, where a door step protrudes, the panel I I has a hollow protrusion 14 included, as shown in Fig. 2. Ground floor door panels 11 being made to a predetermined height. As an aid to the fitting of door and window panels 11, dowels 15 positioned through the "T" mounting 10 and the top comers of panels 11 as indicated in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. A panel 11 may now be attached to the "T" mounting 10 and secured by bolts, screws clamps or similar means (not shown).

In order to secure and seal panel 11 to the fitted "T" mounting 10 of a ventilation air brick there are provided two L shaped securing blocks 16 that are bolted to the wall, adjacent to the sides of the "T" mounting 10 as illustrated in Fig. 3. This will enable panel 11 with attached seal 12 to be pressed and adjustably secured on to the "T" mounting 10 by use of bolts or screws through panel 11 and into the threaded blocks 16 as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. The formation of the "T" mounting 10 may be changed when in use for a ventilation air brick fitting. This is carried out by turning the "T" mounting 10 through an angle of 90' during manufacture, when fitted into and onto the wall this will mean that the upright or leg of the "T" mounting 10 is flush with the wall, inside or outside of the formation, consequently the top part of the "T" mounting 10 will be half in the wall channel and setable sealant 13 leaving the other half outside of the wall, providing a sealing point for rubber seal 12 to be mounted onto.

When fitting cellar window kits all the same methods and materials are used as previously stated, in this instance though the fittings are all positioned on the inside cellar wall. Panel 11 is fitted with a drain tap near the bottom, this will allow any residue to be drained off after water levels have receded, allowing panel 11 to be removed and stored, where any flexing of a panel 11 is likely to occur, support bracing will be provided in order to maintain the position of panel 11 and seal 12.

The fitting of a "T" mounting 10 to the outside wall of a cellar doorway is accomplished by partially submerging a precast concrete section into a concrete lined channel that is sited across the doorway and abutting the wall each side and level with the outer brick facing. When set this will provide a solid sealed surrounding upon which can be fitted the "T" mounting 10 and then panel 11, as previously described. Several bracing supports must be provided at all times for this large area of panel 11, a removable cover will be fitted over the bottom section of the "T" mounting 10 in order to protect its sealing surface from damage.

Claims

CLAIMS I

1. A Flood Protection Kit comprising a "T" shaped wall mounting, panels fitted with rubber seals, door panels incorporating a hollow door step protrusion, all panels being releasably adjustably secured, all parts made from none corrosive materials or treated accordingly.

2. A Flood Protection Kit as claimed in Claim I wherein the "T" shaped mounting may also take the shape of a cross +.

3. A Flood Protection Kit as claimed in Claim I or Claim 2 wherein a channel is cut into a wall so as to form a base into which can be fitted a "T" mounting, upon which can then be fitted a sealing panel.

4. A Flood Protection Kit as claimed in Claim 3 wherein a door panel may have a hollow door step protrusion fitted.

5. A Flood Protection Kit as claimed in any preceding claim which is made from metal, plastics material or wood, or from any combination of these materials.

6. A Flood Protection Kit substantially as described herein with reference to figures 1-4 of the accompanying drawings.