Making a garage waterproof
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We had 5" of rainwater runoff (and later overflowing diluted sewage) on our front drive from the heavy rain at the weekend. This has flowed into the garage, bringing a layer of silt with it as the runoff comes from a nearby field. I've seen seals like this: https://uk.garadry.com/collections/garage-door-sea...
Which would have been ok today when we had a mere 1" in the garage, but no good when it's deeper.
Neighbour is planning to build something akin to a speed hump just inside his garage door, but that sounds like a pain as I have a VX220 which is pretty low and also like to bring my scissor lift outside (which must weight about 500kg).
Anyone else faced the same issue, and what did you do?
Which would have been ok today when we had a mere 1" in the garage, but no good when it's deeper.
Neighbour is planning to build something akin to a speed hump just inside his garage door, but that sounds like a pain as I have a VX220 which is pretty low and also like to bring my scissor lift outside (which must weight about 500kg).
Anyone else faced the same issue, and what did you do?
If it's something you can "predict" might happen, would you be able to install some sort of temporary barrier as and when you think you might need it?
Something like this, albeit a bit pricey?
https://www.aspli.com/6404/dam-easy-flood-gate-bar...
Or a cheaper option, probably less effective.
https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/safety/site-safety-var...
Something like this, albeit a bit pricey?
https://www.aspli.com/6404/dam-easy-flood-gate-bar...
Or a cheaper option, probably less effective.
https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/safety/site-safety-var...
Zetec-S said:
If it's something you can "predict" might happen, would you be able to install some sort of temporary barrier as and when you think you might need it?
Something like this, albeit a bit pricey?
https://www.aspli.com/6404/dam-easy-flood-gate-bar...
Or a cheaper option, probably less effective.
https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/safety/site-safety-var...
It would be relatively simple to build a temporary/removable dam from timber, which screws into a permanent timber frame (sealed to the wall and floor) just inside the garage door.Something like this, albeit a bit pricey?
https://www.aspli.com/6404/dam-easy-flood-gate-bar...
Or a cheaper option, probably less effective.
https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/safety/site-safety-var...
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