How to Guide

Ideally, the Flood Gate should be placed on the outside of the property, in the reveal. All buildings differ
in the amount of reveal available and their surface type; it is recommended that you check your wall and
floor surfaces to ensure that water cannot seep under or around the barrier, nor into the plasterwork.
Add silicone caulk between Flood Gate and reveal as needed.
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Where to place the gate:
#1 Inward Opening Door (Preferred placement is on outside of property):
Place Flood Gate outside for continued access during flooding.
Place Flood Gate inside for continued access during flooding.
Requires sufficient reveal for the Floodgate to grip the wall. Ideally, 2” (50 mm) of reveal is recommended,
although 1¼” (32 mm) - 1” (25 mm) may be sufficient as long as the Flood Gate can grip tight. This should be
measured from the furthest outward point on the door (usually the frame but look for threshold at
the bottom of the door that often protrude into the reveal space).
#2 Outward Opening Door:
Inside of building
Door-frame
Outer wall
FLOOD GATE
Example: Preferred Placement. (Outside)
DOOR
Inside
Outside
FLOOD GATE PLACEMENT # 1
(PREFERRED)
FLOOD GATE PLACEMENT # 2
Measure this distance for Inward
Opening Door Outside Mount
Measure this distance for Outward
Opening Door Inside Mount
Min. Reveal 1.25”-2” (32 mm - 50 mm)
Main wall of building
Min. Reveal 1.25”-2” (32 mm - 50 mm)
DOOR