


Adaptation & Resiliency Toolbox
Flex Walls

What is it?
High-strength fabric wall that can be deployed (vertically or horizontally, depending on design) rapidly for flood protection around/between buildings and equipment, across doors of any size or across window walls. Can be arranged to fit around any structure using intermediate support posts. Can be easily deployed or stowed by a single person even in high winds. Flex walls can surround entire spaces (buildings) or free-standing equipment, or span openings and seal against existing walls (doors, driveways, etc.).


What assets can be protected?


Project Phase?
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Emergency
Implementation Time?
Less than an hour
Useful Life?
Approximately 20 years; can reach 25 years with proper maintenance
Preliminary Costs?
$$$$
Custom pricing based on width/height; estimated $350-$550 per square foot; Additional costs may be required if building retrofit is required.
Benefits

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Point-of-use storage - no lost components or off-site storage
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Rapid deployment
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Operations resume faster
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"Scalable" design - sized to fit multiple openings
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Robust materials and construction - withstands debris impacts
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Compact storage - stores in small spaces
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​Non-motorized deployment options available
Limiting Factors

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Pre-Installation Site Modifications
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System may not be 100% waterproof; some seepage may occur
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Proprietary nature of system may result in limitation of replacement parts
