2007 – UK. .Gov Pitt Review Exec Summary ES 50 advised parliament to phase out sandbags in favour of better products. Floodlock® Flood Traps boost weather stripping by instantanously swelling when wet to form a tight-fitting door gasket that fills gaps around doors so you can now install a temporary flood door in under 10 minutes. 

An alternative to flood mitigation products with their inherent risk of being washed away to create a flood hazard downstream, like sandbags & inflatable sandless sandbags, quick dams... Flood Traps are simply the most effective, lightweight and affordable way to prepare your door for a flood emergency.

Floodlock Flood Traps 

• Remain effective until the floodwater drains away or you open the door
• Can be placed end to end to run around  any size door or window
• Weigh less than 2kg per length when wet, so virtually anyone can use and dispose of them
• Have unlimited shelf life while dry
• Are very quick and easy to use
• Can be buried or disposed of as household waste after use 
• Are made in the UK
• Are offered with free international and domestic delivery for orders of 5 or more