Triton

Over 2.5 million properties in England and Wales are already at risk from flooding from rivers and the sea. The Environment Agency confirms that changes in our climate, such as more severe storms and wetter winters, will increase that risk.

The comprehensive Pitt Review was produced following severe following in the UK during 2007 when 55,000 properties were affected and insurance companies were expected to pay out £3 billion. The review contained 92 recommendations including:

• Building regulations should be revised to ensure that all new or refurbished buildings in high flood-risk areas are flood resistant or resilient
• All local authorities should extend eligibility for home improvement grants and loans to include flood resistance and resilience products for properties in high flood-risk areas
• Local authorities, in discharging their responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to promote business continuity, should encourage the take-up of property flood resistance and resilience by businesses

To help property owners, architects and specialist contractors specify the most appropriate flood resilience and remediation measures for properties, Triton has produced, in conjunction with Watertight International, three separate specification data packs which can be downloaded below. For further support and advice please contact Triton’s technical team direct on 020 8310 3929.

Flood barriers and check valves

In conjunction with Triton, Watertight International offer total flood protection.

Proven and patented barrier technology t seal tall openings easily and speedily:

• Barriers for windows, doors, air-bricks, garage doors
• Barriers for patio doors and bay windows
• Unique push-in non-return valves for all above and below ground inlet and out let pipes
• Sealing technology for all gaps around pipes and cables entering the property, pointing repaired where required
• Guaranteed insurance

More Information about Watertight Products:

• Manufactured in the UK using up to 95% recycled materials
• Each property is individually surveyed and the initial fitting carried out by a specialist team
• Supplied with full training, fitting instructions, videos and tools
• A full maintenance contract is available for extra peace of mind
• Can be fitted whilst away to provide additional security
• Surprisingly affordable with a range of finance options including adding to your mortgage
• Approved by Zurich Building Guarantee

For further information and costings please visit Watertight’s website

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Specification data packs and case studies

The following are outline general guidance specifications. They can and should be tailored to individual properties and projects before carrying out flood resilience/remediation works.

1. post flood remediation and resilience -
general guidance

This data pack is intended as a general guidance document for remediation works after flooding to properties. It gives guidance on initial post flood remediation and offers a suitable reinstatement programme to minimise the time delay before reoccupation an use of the property following a flooding episode.

Also highlighted in this specification is reference to improving the flood resilience at the property at the same time as carrying out the reinstatement works.

Post Flood Remediation and Resilience PDF Pack
Download (1.5Mb)

Membranes mean faster reinstatement following flood

Combination of flood resilience measures brings peace of mind to riverside living

2. Flood Resilience in existing buildings

This data pack relates to measures required to improve the flood resilience of existing properties within areas deemed at risk from flooding. The outline specification set out is for the minimum measures required where properties are in areas at risk of flooding.

Triton Flood Resilience - Existing Build PDF Pack
Download (6.1Mb)

Triton flood resilience and waterproofing systems aid riverside renovation project

3. Flood Resilience in new buildings

This outline specification relates to measures required to improv the flood resilience of new build properties within areas at risk of flooding. It should be noted that each property or design of properties will vary according to the house builder or developer and it is advised that specific detailing may be required to each project based on the details enclosed within this outline specification. A full assessment of the site and its risk of flooding should be taken prior to designing and building of new properties, along with further guidance from relevant agencies and documents such as CIRIA C624 - Development and flood risk - Guidance for the construction industry.

Triton Flood Resilience - New Build PDF Pack
Download (5.1Mb)

Platon Membranes keep riverside basement flood-free!

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Useful Links

1. The Pitt Review - Learning lessons from the 2007 floods

   The Pitt Review Forward and
   Executive Summary
   Download (1.98Mb)

2. Flooding in England, a national assessment of flood risks (Environment Agency)

   Flooding in England
   Download (1.58Mb)

3. Technical Drawings - Flood Resilience

   Please refer to Technical Drawing (Flood Resilience) section of this website for detail drawings of Wall/Floor construction - Typical Sections, Service Penetrations - masonry and Concrete and Render External Walls (Typical Sections)

   Technical Drawings

4. CIRIA (the Construction Industry Research and Information Association)

   ‘Standards for the repair of buildings following flooding’ (Document ref C623) and ‘Development and flood risk - guidance for the construction industry’ (Document ref (C624) can both be purchased from the CIRIA website.
   www.ciria.org

5. PCA Code of Practice

   Guidance for the Service and Maintenance of Drained Cavity Waterproofing systems (Type C)
   Download (172k)

   Code of practice for the recovery of flood damaged buildings
   Download (1Mb)

   or visit their website for further information.
   www.property-care.org

6. Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDS)

   The SUDS manual, published by CIRIA provides best practice guidance on the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems to facilitate their effective implementation within developments. The full manual is available for purchase from the CIRIA website.

   SUDS Best Practice Manual
   Download Excerpt (1.6Mb)

7. Green Roofs

   The use of green roofs within new and existing developments reduces rain water run off and the initial demand to rains and services through the water retention achieved. Visit our Green Roof pages for further information and case studies about Triton systems used in green roof construction.

8. DEFRA www.defra.gov.uk

9. Association of British Insurers www.abi.org.uk

10. National Flood Forum

    The national Flood Forum has published the following document which can be downloaded here:

    What you can do to protect your home in the future
    Download (317k)

    or visit their website for further information.
    www.floodforum.org.uk

11. Norwich Union

    A Guide to Flood Resilient Repairs
    Download (382k)

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