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Flood Resistance and Cleanup Guide

Everything we've got (so far) on flood resistance, flood cleanup, and flood recovery.
Aug. 15, 2024

We continue updating our flood resistance and retrofit page as we publish new information.

Flood Resilience Details in 4D (Resilient Design)

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A Brick Wall Flashing and Insulation Retrofit

A retrofit solution that works great for a low-skill workforce—like volunteers
March 27, 2018
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Retrofitting for Repeated Flooding: Brick Wall with Spray Foam and Drainage Mesh

To make walls resistant to flood damage,mMake a route for drainage, protect the structure, and use water-tolerant materials to rebuild
Sept. 27, 2024

Flood Recovery Videos (How to FIX it)

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Stormproof Roof Deck Installation Guide

This small video collection covers the basics of installing a roof deck in a place where sideways rain and hurricanes are real. Flashing, taping the seams, and storm-proof shingle...
April 16, 2021
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How Can I NOT Promote A Video of a Cannon Shooting 2x4s at Windows?

It turns out, 5/8 plywood is about the best window insurance you can buy
Jan. 29, 2018
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Flood Recovery Retrofit: Brick Wall Insulation

Two ways to insulate a brick veneer wall, from the Inside
Oct. 9, 2017
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How to Train Volunteers to Hang Drywall

A beginner's guide to drywall installation
Oct. 13, 2016

On-The-Ground Insight (Science, details, scary thoughts, and lessons learned)

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Hurricane Michael Illustrated the Weak Links in Soffit and Siding Details

When soffits blow off, wind-driven rain pushes into the building causing damage to attic insulation, interior walls and more.
April 28, 2019
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Flood Resistance: Lessons From (Building Science) Summer Camp

Flood-resistant construction is a critical piece of resilient design and construction
Oct. 31, 2022
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Flood Resistant Construction: 7 Minutes of BS

If you can't build to stay dry, build to tolerate wet
Sept. 30, 2024

Lighter Side...

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Stilt Houses are More Than Just Flood-Resistant—They're a Way of Life

Storage, shade, and a feedlot for farm animals.
Oct. 18, 2015
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Flood Control: If You Can't Beat 'em, Join 'em

During rainy season in the Municipio de Tamazulo, in Jalisco, warm water drops from the sky in torrents,
April 20, 2015

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