Permanent
Useful where a fixed wall, threshold or always-present protection element can be integrated without creating unacceptable access or egress issues.
Decision Centre / Global
Fixed, demountable or rapid-deployment flood protection?
The trade-off is between permanent readiness and day-to-day access.
Global / overseas search owner Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
Permanent protection reduces deployment steps but can interfere with normal access; demountable systems keep openings clear but require storage and timely installation; rapid temporary systems maximise flexibility but depend heavily on deployment planning.
Project decision
What matters before product selection.
Use these points to structure the first project conversation. Final suitability stays tied to the actual site, selected system and local project team.
Demountable
Panels can be installed before an event while leaving the opening clear in normal use. Storage, labelling, seals and trained deployment matter.
Rapid temporary
Useful for changing routes or larger temporary perimeters, but the project needs a realistic deployment team, transport and storage plan.
Comparison matrix
Readiness comparison
Select around operating reality, not just barrier height.
| Factor | Permanent | Demountable | Rapid temporary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always ready | High | No | No |
| Normal access | Can be constrained | Open | Open |
| Storage need | Low | Moderate | High |
| Deployment labour | Low | Moderate | High |
| Flexibility | Low | Medium | High |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Access requirements
02Warning time
03Available staff
04Storage space
05Opening / perimeter length
06Maintenance responsibility
Frequently asked
Answers without oversimplifying the project.
Is there one best flood-protection pathway for every project?
No. Site conditions, scale, permanence, local works, operating expectations and documentation requirements change the right starting point.
Does Apollo calculate project pricing automatically online?
No. Apollo uses a manual project-brief process so the selected system, quantities, destination, freight and project interfaces are checked before pricing.
Who handles local engineering, approvals and installation?
Apollo is primarily a supply-only project-supply specialist. Local engineering, approvals, foundations, services, installation and other site work remain with the appointed local project team unless a written project scope states otherwise.
Next step
Turn the research into a real project brief.
Send the site, dimensions, intended use, quantities and known local requirements. Apollo will review the relevant product pathway and keep local engineering, approvals and site-work responsibilities explicit.