In recent years, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, including floods, have increased, leading to devastating effects on homes, communities and businesses, including ourselves several times since February 2020, at our Ironbridge Showroom – as we are located adjacent to the River Severn! Luckily, we recover quite quickly with a great team to manage the floods. Unfortunately for some, expecting to flood annually and severely is the new norm.
In these challenging times, it is crucial to reevaluate the design and functionality of living spaces to mitigate the impact of these events. One area that requires special attention is the kitchen, as it is not only a central hub of activity in the home but also particularly vulnerable to water damage during floods.
Here at Ironbridge Interiors, we specialise in the manufacturing of Flood-proof Kitchen Cabinetry, which is designed to withstand and recover from the effects of flooding, ensuring safety, sanitation, and functionality in the aftermath of such events. These innovative spaces are manufactured from Waterproof Construction Board (WCB). With Sealwise Protect Technology, our WCB Kitchens provide constant antibacterial protection and is built into every sheet. In critical environments, they stop 99.9% of harmful bacteria like MRSA and E.coli, ensuring a safer space round the clock. You can relax knowing your environment I protected from dangerous germs – all day, every day.
The beauty of purchasing our flood-proof cabinets is, you don’t have to compromise on the overall aesthetic of your Kitchen. You’d like a flood-proof Kitchen, but you’d still like your dream blue, painted Kitchen doors? You still can! Our cabinets come with Hettich quick release hinges, so when you know the dreaded flood is coming you can swiftly remove the doors and place them on safe ground. As well as easy to remove plinth and well positioned plant on panels, we can design your Kitchen perfectly so from the outside you’d never know the Kitchen was any different! Compared to alternative styles of water resistant cabinetry made from cold, stainless steel or MFC units sat several hundred millimetres from the floor on palettes or unsightly legs, Ironbridge Interiors’ Flood Proof Kitchens is the way to go!
The benefits of investing in a flood-proof kitchen are manifold. Not only does it provide added safety and protection for homeowners and their families, but it also reduces the potential financial burden and emotional toll associated with flood-related damage. By integrating resilient design principles and state-of-the-art materials, our flood-proof kitchens offer a practical and proactive approach to mitigating the impact of floods on residential properties, ultimately enhancing the overall resilience of our homes and communities.
Experiencing multiple floods ourselves and watching our community face the devastation caused by these natural disasters (where in some cases, the roof of these properties was the only thing visible) we knew we needed to do something to help! We aim to spread the word about our Flood Proof Kitchens and aid in future proofing as many homes and businesses that are affected by flooding nationwide, that we can!
