Throwback Thursday July 15th 2021

 


This Throwback Thursday I'm discussing "Climate Changes".  This throwback post will be about the flooding article part 1.


RC Designs Articles: Flood Resistant House (part 1)| Climate Changes Addition, May 26th 2021

The first article is how to prevent against flood damage. 

We protect by preventing three different stages from your house:

  • site
  • structure
  • house design

 Site

  • flood proof site
  • grade the lawn from the house
  • construct permanent barriers
  • install sewer back flow valves
example:
install sewer back flow valves



Structure
  • flood proof structure
  • add waterproof veneer to exterior walls
  • apply coatings for exterior walls
  • install found vents and sump pump

 example:

Install found vents and sump pump

House Design

  • elevate above flood level
  • build with flood resistant material
  • raise or floodproof HVAC equipment and mechanical, plumbing and electrical system components
  • anchor fuel tanks
  • flood proof doors & windows

 

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