Flood-Resistant Raised-Slab Foundations Description Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.
Image A raised slab foundation elevates the level of the floor above grade Publication Date Wed, 08/10/2022 - 12:00
Image This raised-slab CMU and brick foundation includes flood-resistant features such as a sloped grade, capillary break under the slab (gravel or sand), vapor barrier under the slab (polyethylene sheet), and capillary break at the top of the foundation wall Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
Image This raised-slab poured concrete foundation includes flood-resistant features such as a sloped grade, capillary break under the slab (gravel or sand), vapor retarder under the slab (rigid insulation), and capillary break at the top of the foundation wall Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
Image Raised-slab CMU foundation including flood-resistant features: sloped grade, damp proofed stem wall, capillary break under the slab (gravel or sand), vapor barrier under the slab and capillary break at the top of the foundation wall (polyethylene sheet) Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
Image This left-to-right sequence shows the method of wall extension to flood-proof a masonry house on a slab foundation. Here the new, raised floor is wood-framed over a wet-floodproofed crawlspace, but using fill to create a new raised slab is also an option. Publication Date Wed, 01/01/2014 - 12:00
Patio Slabs, Porch Slabs, Walkways, and Driveways Slope Away from House Description Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
Image Right – The raised-slab, CMU block stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
Image Right – The raised-slab, poured-concrete stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
Image Right – The raised-slab, brick-and-block stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
