Flood Panels

Overview

Flood shields, also known as flood panels or flood shield barriers, are temporary, watertight barriers erected in front of building openings (e.g. doors, windows, garages) prior to flood events.

What Is Flood Proofing?

Flood proofing is defined as any combination of structural and non-structural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures that reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate, improved property, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their contents. This includes both physical alterations and the use of specialized products—like flood panels—to make buildings watertight or substantially impermeable to floodwaters.

Residential Flood Panels

Residential flood panels are custom-engineered, removable barriers designed to protect homes from floodwaters by sealing off vulnerable openings such as doors, garages, windows, and other entry points. They serve as a physical barrier to prevent water intrusion during flood events.

Applications:

• Protecting entry doors, garage doors, and basement windows

• Shielding electrical and utility rooms

• Securing shared spaces in multi-family buildings (e.g., condo lobbies)

Commercial Flood Panels

Commercial flood panels are custom-engineered, removable barriers designed to protect businesses and commercial properties from floodwater intrusion. These panels are specifically built to defend vulnerable entry points—such as doors, windows, storefronts, loading docks, mechanical rooms, parking garages, and more—by creating a watertight seal during flood events.

Applications:

• Storefronts and glass doors

• Parking garages and underground structures

• Loading docks and driveways

• Mechanical and electrical rooms

• Elevators and basements

• Shared spaces in multi-tenant buildings

Best Flood Proofing Company In Florida

The Ciano Company in Fort Myers and Naples provides state-of-the-art flood panels, flood barriers, and flood proofing solutions for homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Our Florida-manufactured flood panels—engineered for maximum durability and watertight performance—are customized for doors, windows, garages, storefronts, loading docks, and perimeters. We offer rapid-deployment, FEMA-compliant flood panels all designed to protect against hurricanes, storm surges, heavy rains, and rising water levels.

Our flood proofing services include comprehensive site assessment, pre-installation inspection, and expert installation anchored into concrete for maximum resilience. The Ciano Company’s flood panels are tested to remain leak-proof even under severe trauma, high water pressure, and debris impact. We ensure every flood protection system is tailored to your property’s needs, providing peace of mind and reliable defense for residential, commercial, and industrial clients in Southwest Florida.

At The Ciano Company, we are committed to delivering the best flood proofing solutions in Florida by:

• Manufacturing Locally: All of our flood panels and protection products are manufactured in the State of Florida, ensuring quality control, rapid delivery, and products engineered specifically for Florida’s unique climate and flood risks.
• Expertise and Customization: We tailor each flood proofing solution to the specific needs of your property, using advanced materials and engineering to ensure the highest level of protection.
• Resilience and Reliability: Our panels are designed to be lightweight, extremely tough, and capable of withstanding significant trauma—including hurricane-force winds and water—without leaking. Even if the panels experience impact or stress, their advanced sealing systems maintain a watertight barrier.
• Compliance and Certification: Our systems meet FEMA and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards, ensuring your property is protected and compliant with local and federal regulations.

Where Flood Proofing Can Be Deployed

Flood proofing solutions—including our resilient panels—can be deployed on various parts of homes and businesses, such as:

• Entry doors (front, back, and side)
• Garage doors
• Windows (including large storefront glass)
• Basement windows and stairwells
• Mechanical and electrical rooms
• Loading docks and driveways
• Parking garages and underground structures
• Elevators and utility rooms
• Shared spaces in multi-unit buildings

Resilience of Our Flood Panels

Our flood panels are engineered to remain watertight and impermeable even under trauma. The panels are built to withstand high hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces, including debris impact, and will not leak even if subjected to significant stress or impact. This level of resilience is achieved through advanced materials and patented sealing technology, ensuring your property remains protected during the most severe flood events.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Proper installation is critical for effective flood proofing. Before installation, a pre-inspection is required to assess the site and ensure the structure can support the flood panels. Importantly, the panels must be anchored into concrete to guarantee stability and a watertight seal. Surfaces such as pavers or gravel are not suitable for anchoring the temporary structures, as they cannot provide the necessary support or seal against floodwaters. Only concrete surfaces ensure the panels perform as intended during a flood event.

By manufacturing in Florida, customizing solutions for every property, and ensuring the highest standards of resilience and compliance, The Ciano Company delivers unmatched flood proofing protection for homes and businesses across the state.

Installation Process