A chilling statement – especially if you are living in a flood risk area, and in particular if it has happened to you in the past. With global warming a given, increasingly tracts of land will become susceptible to flooding.

There is now a product on the market, TASK GREEN which provides a unique solution – a flood barrier in the form of fencing. The fence construction is made from 100% recycled materials, and can also be used as boundary fence, sound barrier, agricultural pens and marine decking!

Temporary flood protection is attained by embedding one or more boards below ground surface between post lengths. Rapid assembly of panels is achieved by fixing relevant height posts to the embedded base via steel inserts, and then slotting boards into post grooves and tightening with a clamp. Permanent barriers can be assembled using a unique adhesive (supplied). Posts can be angled to achieve curved formations.


Dismantling of the panels is just a matter of reversing the process, and of course, they are re-useable for the next adverse forecast.

The innovative composite polymer material is structured with internal cavities, providing great strength, resistance to water, uv deterioration , and most chemicals. The material has a life span of 3 to 10 times that of ordinary timber products, needs minimal maintenance, and is recyclable at the end of its useful life.

The panels and posts are robust and aesthetically pleasing, and will be sought after as domestic fencing to protect flood water from entering the property. The beauty of it is, that it does not need to be permanently in place and it does not necessarily need to surround the whole of the perimeter.

The system accommodates internal cabling for security, lighting and CCTV. Boards and posts can be cut on site, but the manufacturers would recommend that assembly should be undertaken by an Approved Installer.

The manufacturer, Task Green, has been awarded a Green Apple Environmental Award.

McArthur Group, are the distributors of the product, and they have 12 branches throughout the UK.

For further details contact 0845 372 1839 or visit www.mcarthur-group.com