1. Product and openings
Start with reusable aluminum flood barriers for the openings that take water — garage, doors, sliders, lanais, or commercial entries.
- •Priority opening first
- •Secondary openings noted
- •Water path relative to threshold
Process pillar · Installation
Custom Flood Barrier Measurement and Installation
Rubicon installs measured Rubicon Flood Panels aluminum flood barriers after on-site opening review. The commercial path is product and openings first — then professional measurement, quote, and install. Optional Visual Fit Check can help rank openings; it does not replace measurement.
Professional measurement confirms fit and quote. Visual Fit Check is optional decision support — not a fit guarantee.
Decision logic
When Rubicon is a fit — and when to review other paths first
Choose Rubicon installation when you need reusable opening protection with documented measurement. Skip if water primarily enters through drains or grading that bypasses the door line.
When Rubicon may not be first
- →Looking for DIY catalog kits without measurement
- →Primary problem is drainage upstream of openings
- →Need an instant online install price
Recommended path
Review opening types, request professional measurement, and use Visual Fit Check only if you still need help ranking openings
Homeowner researching deployable flood barrier systems and Rubicon Flood Panels fit
2. Property and storm context
Confirm location, storm concern, and which openings have taken water before.
- •Address and SWFL context
- •Prior flood events
- •Seasonal or full-time occupancy
3. Professional measurement
On-site width, height, jamb, and threshold review required before fabrication and quote.
- •Mounting surface check
- •Stack height target
- •Brace needs on wide spans
4. Optional photo screening
Visual Fit Check can collect opening photos for a preliminary fit signal if you still need help ranking what to protect — not a quote.
- •Full opening and side edges
- •Threshold close-up
- •AI decision-support only
5–8. Recommendation, quote, install, deployment
Rubicon recommends Rubicon Flood Panels layout, quotes after measurement, installs posts and panels, and walks through storage and storm deployment.
- •Custom panel set
- •Install timeline
- •Deployment guidance for owners
Common questions
FAQ
Is flood barrier installation included after measurement?
Rubicon scopes measurement, recommendation, and installation for qualifying openings. Quote covers the measured layout — not a generic install fee online.
How does Visual Fit Check fit into installation?
It is optional decision support — not the product and not the first commercial step. Photos may produce a preliminary fit signal; professional measurement is required before installation and quote.
Will installing flood barriers damage my house?
Install requires drilling into sound substrate (often through stucco to concrete block in SWFL) and sealing fasteners. Done correctly, penetrations are waterproofed as part of the detail. Poor sealing can create envelope risk — Rubicon scopes mounting and sealant as install quality, not an afterthought. See the leaks and stucco guides for homeowner questions.
Do flood barriers require drilling into my house?
Permanent tracks and posts typically anchor with fasteners into concrete, block, or approved structure. Removable panels then deploy into those mounts. Ask how holes are sealed and what happens if the system is removed later.
Do I need to replace my doors or windows to install flood panels?
Usually no. Barriers protect the opening line with measured posts and panels; they are not a door replacement product. Impact doors and sliders are reviewed so mounts do not conflict with frames or hardware.
Are the permanent tracks noticeable after installation?
U-channels and mounts remain at the opening when panels are stored. Appearance varies by opening and finish — measurement review sets expectations before install.
Ready for professionally measured aluminum flood barriers?
Rubicon measures each opening on site before quoting panels. Visual Fit Check is optional if you still need help ranking what to protect.