Flood Protection FAQs | Flood Barrier Pros
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316 stainless steel expansion bolts or chemical anchors rated ≥1,200 lb pull-out. Chemical anchors are preferred for coastal zones due to corrosion resistance.
Minimum 2.75 inches into concrete or 1.5 inches into CMU grout cores per ASTM E488. Depth ensures the system handles 4 psi water pressure on 4-ft panel height.
Only if torque tests confirm holding strength ≥90 % of spec. Otherwise re-drill and epoxy new anchors.
After install, we inject marine-grade polyurethane and cap with removable stainless plugs to prevent corrosion and tripping hazards.
No. Anchors are shallow and within control-joint zones. Engineering reports accompany each install for builder records.
35–40 ft-lb for ¼-inch bolts, 50–55 ft-lb for ⅜-inch. Over-tightening can deform aluminum tracks.
Tensile pull tests per ASTM E488 performed on random samples (1 per 20 anchors). Certificates filed with permit close-out.