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ICC CERTIFIED / FEMA COMPLIANT FLOOD VENTS
Flood Solutions’ engineered flood vents are compliant in all 50 States. Meets requirements for wet flood proofing under local building codes and FEMA.
ALUMINUM FLOOD VENTS
Code Compliant Flood Vents.
FS-1608 Engineered Aluminum Flood Vent
The Flood Solutions FS-1608 is an ICC-ES certified engineered flood vent for crawl spaces and other applications requiring flood openings. Made in the USA from heavy-duty aluminum, it provides 97 square feet of engineered flood vent coverage per vent and is FEMA compliant when properly installed.
Features and Benefits
Continuous crawl space ventilation: The always-open design allows fresh air to circulate, helping keep crawl spaces dry while helping keep insects and rodents out.
Easy installation: Predrilled screw holes and a 1-1/4″ front mounting flange simplify mounting.
Heavy-duty aluminum construction: Proudly manufactured in the USA.
Paintable finish: Supplied unfinished so you can paint it to match surrounding surfaces or leave the aluminum exposed.
Versatile applications: Suitable for new concrete block construction, poured concrete walls, wood-frame walls, and doors.
Rugged aluminum flood vents in sizes contractors use most.
FS-1412 Engineered Flood Vent
The Flood Solutions FS-1412 is an engineered aluminum flood vent designed for stud walls with studs spaced 16 inches on center. Made in the USA from heavy-duty aluminum, the FS-1412 is ICC-ES certified and FEMA compliant when properly installed.
Features and Benefits
Engineered flood vent: Provides 129 square feet of engineered coverage per vent when installed according to Flood Solutions’ instructions.
Continuous crawl space ventilation: The always-open design allows fresh air to circulate, helping keep crawl spaces dry while helping keep insects and rodents out.
Easy installation: Predrilled screw holes and a front mounting flange simplify installation.
Paintable aluminum construction: The unfinished surface can be painted to match surrounding materials or left unfinished.
Multiple installation options: Designed for wood-frame stud walls and suitable for new concrete block construction, poured concrete walls, and doors.
The Flood Solutions FS-1608-HEX is an ICC-ES certified engineered flood vent featuring a distinctive hexagonal grille. Made in the USA from heavy-duty aluminum, it provides 110 square feet of engineered flood vent coverage per vent and is FEMA compliant when properly installed.
Features and Benefits
Engineered flood vent coverage: Each FS-1608-HEX provides 110 square feet of coverage when installed according to Flood Solutions’ instructions.
Always-open ventilation: Provides 91.4 square inches of free ventilation area, allowing fresh air to circulate and helping keep crawl spaces dry.
Hexagonal grille: Features a honeycomb pattern that allows airflow while helping keep insects and rodents out.
Easy installation: Predrilled screw holes and a 1-1/4″ front mounting flange simplify mounting.
Paintable aluminum construction: The unfinished aluminum surface can be painted to match surrounding materials or left unfinished.
Versatile applications: Suitable for new concrete block construction, poured concrete walls, wood-frame walls, and doors.
The Flood Solutions FS-1616 is an ICC-ES certified engineered flood vent that provides 191 square feet of engineered flood vent coverage per vent. Made in the USA from heavy-duty aluminum, the FS-1616 is FEMA compliant when properly installed and offers continuous ventilation for crawl spaces.
Features and Benefits
Engineered flood vent coverage: Each FS-1616 covers 191 square feet when installed according to Flood Solutions’ instructions.
Always-open ventilation: Provides 158.2 square inches of free ventilation area, allowing fresh air to circulate and helping keep crawl spaces dry.
Helps keep pests out: The vent grille helps keep insects and rodents out while allowing airflow.
Easy installation: Predrilled screw holes and a 1-1/4″ front mounting flange simplify mounting.
Paintable aluminum construction: Made from heavy-duty aluminum with an unfinished surface that can be painted to match your project or left unfinished.
Versatile applications: Suitable for new concrete block construction, poured concrete walls, wood-frame walls, and doors.
All items are typically shipped within the 2-4 days to anywhere in the country
Engineered Flood Vents for Crawl Spaces and Foundations.
Flood Solutions manufactures heavy-duty aluminum flood vents in the USA for homeowners, builders, and contractors. Our ICC-ES certified engineered flood vents meet FEMA and NFIP flood opening requirements when properly installed, with options for concrete block, poured concrete, wood-frame walls, and doors.
Heavy-Duty Aluminum. Made in the USA.
Choose aluminum flood vents that won’t rust or rot. Each vent comes unfinished, ready to install as-is or paint to match your foundation or surrounding walls.
Year-Round Crawl Space Ventilation.
Our always-open design provides continuous fresh air circulation to help keep crawl spaces dry. Grill openings allow airflow while helping keep insects and rodents out.
Easy Installation.
Predrilled screw holes and a front mounting flange simplify installation. Choose from four models offering 97 to 191 square feet of engineered coverage per vent, including an option for studs spaced 16 inches on center.
What Is Wet Floodproofing and How Do Flood Vents Work?
Wet floodproofing is a flood protection strategy designed to reduce structural damage by allowing floodwater to safely enter and exit designated non-living areas of a building, such as crawl spaces, garages, and enclosed areas beneath elevated structures. Unlike dry floodproofing, which aims to keep water out, wet floodproofing allows water levels to equalize inside and outside the structure, reducing dangerous hydrostatic pressure that can cause foundation walls to crack, shift, or collapse.
Flood vents, also known as flood openings, are a critical component of wet floodproofing. Installed in foundation walls, these specially designed vents allow floodwater to automatically flow in and out without human intervention, helping protect the building's structural integrity. When properly designed and installed alongside flood-resistant materials and protected utilities, flood vents can help buildings meet applicable FEMA floodplain management guidelines, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements, and building codes, providing a practical, passive solution for flood damage reduction.
Specifications and Certifications.
Installation guidance, product documentation and more. ICC Certification, Florida Product Approval.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flood Vents.
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Flood vents are permanent wall openings that allow floodwater to enter and exit an enclosed area automatically. They help equalize water pressure on foundation and enclosure walls, reducing the risk of structural damage during flooding.
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Yes. All Flood Solutions flood vents are ICC-ES certified engineered openings. When properly installed, they meet FEMA and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood opening requirements. Visit our certifications page for evaluation reports and product documentation.
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Engineered flood vents have documented performance ratings that establish how much enclosed area each vent can serve. Non-engineered openings are sized by their net open area. Flood Solutions vents have engineered coverage ratings, so use the selected model’s documentation when determining how many vents your project requires.
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The number depends on the enclosed area and your selected vent’s engineered coverage rating. Flood Solutions models provide coverage ranging from 97 to 191 square feet per vent. Each separate enclosure needs at least two flood openings on different exterior walls, with additional vents as required for coverage. Follow our installation requirements for placement and sizing.
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Yes. Flood Solutions flood vents stay open year-round, allowing continuous fresh air circulation to help keep crawl spaces dry. Their grille design also helps keep insects and rodents out.
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Our flood vents are made in the USA from heavy-duty aluminum that will not rust or rot. They come unfinished and can be painted to match surrounding surfaces or installed unpainted.
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Do not install a cover that blocks the automatic entry or exit of floodwater. A solid cover that must be removed by hand before a flood prevents the vent from functioning as required. Flood Solutions vents are designed to remain open.
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Visit our Info Center for installation instructions, ICC-ES evaluation documentation, Florida Product Approval information, and product specifications. For more help selecting a flood vent, call.