MITIGATION PRODUCTS - FLOOD
FLOOD MITIGATION SMART VENT- Automatic Hydrostatic Foundation Flood Vents
The only FEMA accepted ICC code compliant flood vent available at this time.
●CODE SUMMARY
FEMA NFIP Regulations: Section 44 CFR 60.3(c)(5)
International Code Council:
IRC: Chapter 3 Flood-Resistant Construction and Chapter 4 Under-Floor Space
IBC: Section 1612 Flood Loads
American Society of Civil Engineers: ASCE 24-05 and ASCE 24-98 Flood Resistant Design and Construction.
BOCA: Section 1210.0 Ventilation of Special Places; Section 3107.0 Flood Resistant Construction.
Florida Product Approval: # FL5822
FAQ
●HOW DOES ONE OF YOUR VENTS PROVIDE SO MUCH COVERAGE?
You may have heard that FEMA requires that flood openings provide one square inch per one square foot of enclosed area, referring to dimensions of the opening in proportion to the space to be vented. This is only partially correct. FEMA’s regulations and guidelines do state that a non-engineered flood vent solution must (among other requirements) provide one square inch of opening per square foot of enclosed area to be vented. However; all Smart Vent products are certified engineered openings. They have been designed, engineered, tested, rated, and certified to provide flood relief so efficiently that only one unit is needed for 200 square feet of enclosed area. Please have us contact your code official, surveyor, or insurance agent if they require more information.
● ARE THE VENTS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN OTHER FLOOD SOLUTIONS?
Our vents are made from Type 316 (marine grade) stainless steel, and are manufactured and assembled entirely in the United States. This type of steel is extremely weather-durable: High nickel and molybdenum content provide excellent resistance to corrosion and pitting. It has higher strength than Type 304 [the most widely-used stainless steel]. Additionally (and perhaps more importantly), each of our vents is an engineered flood opening certified for 200 square feet of flood protection. It is physically impossible for a non-engineered opening of comparable dimensions to provide as much coverage within FEMA guidelines; most air vents, in fact, provide less than 20% of that (overlooking that they do not fulfill other requirements of the flood code). Where a house may require 30-35 air vents to provide enough flood protection, about 8 of our vents would provide more than necessary. Because fewer are needed, our vents are cost-competitive with anything else we have seen on the market.
●HOW DO THE MODELS DIFFER?
We have four primary models: The dual-function model (SmartVENT) is rated to provide 50 square inches of air ventilation opening in addition to 200 square feet of certified flood opening coverage. These vents are almost exclusively used in unconditioned crawlspaces, where air ventilation is required in addition to any flood protection. The insulated flood-only model (FloodVENT) is appropriate for most other applications. It provides only flood protection for garages, accessory structures, storage rooms, entry foyers, and conditioned crawlspaces, etc. Our third model is intended for installation in overhead (garage) doors. This model is, in function, identical to the flood-only model. It installs in a modified frame, and contains internal cams that prevent it from opening when the garage door is raised overhead. The fourth and newest model in our product family is our stud wall model. It is functionally identical to the flood-only model, except it is sized for easy retrofit installation in between wood studs built sixteen inch on center.
Beware of inexpensive non-compliant vents:
If you can’t pass a 3” sphere through an existing vent the vent is non-compliant, exposing the home to damaging flood water.
Smart Vent's patented float system allows the flood door to automatically rotate out of the path of flood water leaving an unobstructed path that relieves flood water pressure from the foundation wall.
Kimal Lumber Company® Has Smart Vent in stock. Call or stop by now for more information or to get the Flood Vent you need to
protect your home and lower your insurance premiums.
MITIGATION PRODUCTS - MOLD
FrameGuard™  No Mold. No Complaints
FrameGuard™ coating contains a blend of anti-mold chemicals and borate technology that alleviates problems from mold, fungi and termites. When applied to wood products, FrameGuard™ coating:
• Protects against mold
• Protects against fungal decay
• Protects against damage from termites
For more information, visit:
http://www.archchemicals.com/Fed/FG
MITIGATION PRODUCTS - SAFETY
PEARL LADDER Why Choose Pearl®?
Compared to a portable ladder or a permanent exterior ladder, PEARL clearly delivers more value and peace of mind. PEARL is the superior choice.
PEARL®:
• Is a PATENTED, revolutionary home safety product
• Is always there, where you need it, when you need it
• Works in two and three story homes
• Is Child Friendly and Easy To Use
• Is backed by a 15-year Warranty
• Is Designed For Stability and Strength
• Fits inside a standard 2 x 4 wall
• Blends with any décor
• Is easily repacked which enables you to have as many practice drills as you need
Product Specifications:
• 6061, T6 extruded aluminum ladder rungs
- Lightweight, yet very strong and durable
• Insulation sheet provided to avoid cold spots
- To replace the insulation you may have to remove during installation
• 16-gauge powder coated steel cabinet
- strong cabinet to hold your PEARL® in storage
• Anti-slip rungs each with "stand-offs"
- Your fingers and toes have ample room for movement
• Fits inside a standard 2 x 4 wall
- No need for special construction
• High-heat resistant Nylon webbing
- Lightweight, stronger, tangle-free alternative to chain
• 14-inch spacing between rungs
- Even small children can climb with ease
• 1500 lb. maximum load capacity
- Strongest solution on the market
- Can easily hold a firefighter in full gear rescuing another person
PEARL® professional installation is available at
Kimal Lumber Company®. Call us now to have your home PEARL® protected.
For more information, visit:
http://www.pearlprotected.com/
DuPont™ StormRoom™ The hurricane turned toward us and you can't leave. Where do you go? To the safest room in your home. The DuPont™ StormRoom™ with KEVLAR®.
The Dupont™ StormRoom™ is an invaluable, easy addition by Dupont™ authorized installers from
Kimal Lumber Company® A very important element to make your home safe, whether it is existing or new
construction. The Dupont™ StormRoom™ is tested to withstand winds in a cat5 hurricane or f5 tornado, the only in-home shelter reinforced with DuPont™
KEVLAR® - the same life saving fiber used in bullet resistant vests.
Call Kimal Lumber Company® now to get your DuPont™ StormRoom™. Houses can be rebuilt, but families are irreplaceable.
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