AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair recommends SMART VENT flood vents for their customers, especially those located in a floodplain. The door on the vent is latched until flood waters enter. If the vent senses flood water, it lifts the internal floats. By doing this, the vent unlatches and opens the door. This will allow water and debris to escape. This will equalize the pressure on either side of the wall, effectively protecting your foundation and home.
How SMART VENT Flood Vents Work
Smart vents operate automatically with a patented float system. As the water rises, the float lifts to allow the vent door to pivot open. When the door is open trash and debris flow unobstructed through the 3-inch wide opening. This 3-inch opening is required to meet the International Code Council’s criteria for flood vents.
When Are Flood Vents Required?
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations and Building Codes require any crawl space below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to have flood vents to prevent hydrostatic pressure from causing structural damage to the foundation walls.
Flood Vents vs Air Vents
Flood vents are different than an air vent. Air vents can clog with debris and have not been tested in the case of flooding. You don’t want to be stuck with just air vent if you live in a floodplain. You really need SMART VENT to ensure you are protected. The SMART VENT is certified by the Inter-Code Council and is also FEMA and NFIP compliant. In fact, SMART VENT is the only FEMA-Accepted and ICC-ES Certified flood vent available in the marketplace today. Don’t accept any substitute, have only the best flood vents installed in your home or business by the best installers in the area, AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair.
The Advantages of the SMART VENT
What is the advantage of SMART VENT over other flood vents? You won’t find more advanced protection for your home from flooding anywhere else. Since SMART VENT means fewer holes in your home or business, you can keep your home looking beautiful while you provide the best possible protection from flooding.
They can help with flood insurance premiums as well, so if you install SMART VENT, check with your NFIP Flood Insurance Agent. Another great thing about SMART VENT is that they are made in the USA! There are several different models available in a variety of sizes and configurations. We can install in any commercial or residential scenario. We have sizes ranging from 16-in. x 8-in. and 14.5-in. x 8.5-in, both of which are certified to cover 200 square feet per vent. There is a 16-in. x 16-in. to cover 400 square feet per vent, and 32-in. x 16-in. certified to cover 800 square feet per configuration. There are even some custom options available so call us for more information.
SMART VENT is only installed by qualified installers. In Virginia, that means AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair. We are trained and qualified to install SMART VENT flood vents in your residential or commercial property. To learn more about the benefits of SMART VENT and our flood vent services, please don’t hesitate to call AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair today.
How to Use Flood Vents to Prevent Structural Damage from Flooding
Flood vents or foundation and crawl space vents can prevent some pretty ugly things from happening to your crawl space or foundation. Moisture in your crawl space or around your foundation can mean rot, mold, mildew, spores, insects, termites, or even rodents. If you have a crawl space, there is a good chance that the moisture in your home is entering through that crawl space. It can make your house smell musty, and might even be bad to breathe. Flood vents allow fresh air to circulate through your home. It also exhausts that musty air outside and away from your home.
AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair can help you assess your residential or commercial property to see how flood vent solutions can help benefit your home. You can help protect your crawl space and foundation from excessive moisture, heat, and flooding with the high-quality venting products from AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair. We make sure that our flood and foundation vents meet all local ventilation code requirements. Save yourself from a lot of potential damage, and promote a healthy foundation with flood vents from AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair. We have many options, and flood vents can help with the overall health of your foundation or crawl space. For more information please don’t hesitate to call the flood vent experts in Virginia Beach, AMC911 Crawl Space & Foundation Repair.
