Prevent the Risks of Floods with Cavity Wall Insulation

As seen in the United Kingdom and across Europe, every year the risk of flooding gets worse and worse. The situation in England has called for MPs to try intervening and resolve these growing weather issues, however, global warming and weather fluctuations are putting greater strains on homes and peoples lives with disasters such as national floods.

At EcoSpray-Foam Systems, we believe in taking a proactive approach into combatting the flood disasters and using preventative measures to make sure your home has protection before any sight of flood occurs, so you know you can be protected and mitigate any disastrous effects of flooding. How? By simply installing closed-cell cavity wall insulation, injected directly into the cavities of your walls, you can prevent the passing of water, therefore, water cannot ingress through your cavity walls and into your property.

In 2019 alone, there were 70 flood warnings in England from October to November. Areas such as Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and more were majorly affected and an estimate of 22,000 properties had to be put under protection by flood defences.

What Areas of the UK are at Risk of Flooding?

The growing cause of flooding is usually due to erosion, torrential rain and harsh weather and rising sea levels, these can all be signs of environmental issues such as global warming. Therefore, if your home is situated in:

  1. Costal Locations
  2. Riverside Locations
  3. Floodplain Locations
  4. Suface Water Locations

Then it may be important to take the proactive approach in preparing your home to combat against floods, mitigating risks and protecting yourselves and your property.

1. Costal Locations

Rising sea levels is a growing factor presenting increasing risks to homes located by the coast. Tidal flooding causes the destruction of sea defences and, eventually, the loss of permanent homes due to irreversible damage.
High risk costal locations include:

  • Cornwall
  • Hull
  • Kent
  • Sussex
  • Peterborough

2. Riverside Locations

Many UK settlements are built up and down the riversides of England, therefore, putting them in risk of flooding across the wet and stormy months. Significant rainfall can easily result in the bursting of riverbanks and presenting a great risk of flooding to those properties that are built along the banks.
High risk riverside locations include:

  • Somerset
  • Essex
  • Kent
  • Norfolk
  • Cambridge
  • Yorkshire
  • Lincolnshire
  • Cambridgeshire

3. Floodplain Locations

Usually noted for their beauty across the United Kingdom, floodplains present a very high-risk area in times of harsh weather and heavy rainfall. With floodplains taking on extreme water, it causes rivers to flow much faster downstream and, eventually, bursting riverbanks. Torrential rain and the growth in agriculture around floodplains both contribute to the risks of flooding. Known areas such as Cumbria can be at considerable risk.

4. Surface Water Locations

When England experiences harsh downpours and the drainage systems are affected, surface water rises. Drainage systems are also affected by bursting riverbanks and anything else that affects the infrastructure of drains. Often known as “flash flooding” and common in urban areas (due to the high demand on drainage systems), surface water can affect many areas across the UK, such as:

  • Merseyside
  • Yorkshire
  • Cumbria
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Lincoln
  • Wiltshire

How can Cavity Wall Insulation Reduce and Prevent Flood Risks?

By investing in a closed-cell cavity wall insulation solution, you can enjoy the benefits of its water impermeable properties. Closed-cell foam has a robust cellular composition which prevents the passing of water. This can protect your home from the disastrous affects of flooding across England and the UK. Additionally, closed-cell foam insulation has many other benefits that make it a popular solution for cavity wall insulation. Closed-cell foam is one of the most effective thermal insulants available on the market, with an impressive U-Value, it can provide the thermal capabilities you need to ensure a comfortable and warm winter inside your home.

Walls allow for a high percentage of heat escape, with an estimate of up to 33% of your homes heat escaping through the walls, by insulating with a closed-cell foam product, you can significantly reduce this, keeping the heat in and making your property a better place to live. Some other benefits of using closed-cell cavity wall insulation include:

  • Money Saving
  • Improved Air Quality
  • Currents Benefits
  • Mositure Control
  • Structural Integrity

Closed-cell foam insulation works simply by injecting the insulation directly into the cavities of your wall, the foam expands inside the cavity and creates a robust, water impermeable and energy-saving area. Closed-cell foam cavity wall insulation can give you the peace of mind when harsh weather takes over.

Installing with EcoSpray-Foam Systems

At EcoSpray-Foam Systems, we strive to help homeowners protect their homes, save money and, overall, have a better place to live. We are highly invested into providing eco-friendly and sustainable insulation solutions and want to help combat global warming at a residential level. Flood risks have been spurred on by the global warming crisis and with our solutions we can help protect against it and prevent the worsening of the crisis by offering sustainable services for home insulation, which reduce Co2 emissions into the air.

Over our years of work, we have collated the relevant accolades that support our mission and our expertise in the insulation field. We are apart of the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA), which reinforces our ability to successfully insulate homeowner’s cavity walls, with great results. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a free survey, then contact us directly at 0203 411 5188 or contact us here.