M3 Floodtec, the Worcestershire-based flood prevention specialists, have broken new ground in the world of flood-prevention with doors that provide protection from flooding while simultaneously allowing easy navigation for wheelchair users.
For year, it has been a historic challenge to ensure that well protected buildings are able to provide good disability access. Either your doors are high threshold, which makes them difficult for wheelchair users to navigate, or they are low threshold which means they will let water seep underneath in the event of flooding.
But now, M3 Floodtec has produced the first Low Threshold Flood Door to achieve BS KitemarkTM Certification to BS 851188.
As they explain on their own website, ‘Research and Development has always been a cornerstone in the DNA of M3 Floodtec and bringing new products to market that solve long term concerns when flooding occurs is a core function of our business.
‘Over the past 2 years M3’s R&D unit have been developing a flood protection low threshold door in Composite and UPVC both inward and outward openings and have now achieved KitemarkTM Certification to BS851188-part1 2021, which is the first fully tested Low threshold flood door to achieve this standard in the world.
‘The new Defender range of Low Threshold flood doors with UK Patent Application No. 2210123.2 are now offered across the product portfolio as BS KitemarkTM Certified flood doors using any of the current composite and UPVC door slabs, at a cost that is not only affordable, but as a passive solution, once the door is closed the permanent flood protection is in place.’
M3 Floodtec is a Worcestershire-based flood mitigation company that is well-known for delivering high-quality and innovative solutions for both private and public sector clients. The company works closely with leading building and civil contractors to provide a range of services, including flood mitigation measures, to its clients. M3 Floodtec has a team of highly-skilled staff who have extensive experience in high-profile construction and flood mitigation projects across the UK and internationally.
M3 Floodtec's staff work closely with their clients, often collaborating with industry specialists such as designers, engineers, and manufacturers, to deliver successful flood mitigation contracts. The company has delivered a wide range of successful contracts for leading energy, utility, and transport infrastructure providers, as well as local community and regional authority councils and the Environment Agency.
The technical expertise of M3 Floodtec's specialists, working alongside their manufacturing partners and installation teams, extends from the development of flood mitigation measures for commercial and industrial units, retail parks, leisure facilities, and public buildings, including community amenities and general infrastructure.
The company's team has extensive experience in seamless project management from design concept through to commissioning and final handover, with options for ongoing maintenance programs.
M3 Floodtec's success is based on its commitment to delivering innovation, professionalism, and quality workmanship on every project. The company's partnership approach ensures successful delivery for all projects, regardless of size or location.
