Reference
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Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
Video
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Video explaining the two types of floodproofing; wet and dry, as well as techniques and standards for both.
Video
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Video explaining how to design bathrooms to be flood-friendly, or easily remedied to the original conditions post-flood.
Video
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Video describing how a garage floor should be constructed with elevation changes to prevent storm or flood water intrusion.
Video
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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.
Video
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Video explaining a design option for homes in the case of a flood that would negate the need for gutting the home post-flood. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
Video
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Video presentation by Joe Lstiburek describing the four layers of moisture management found in walls and how walls should be designed and built to keep moisture out with these layers in mind.
Reference
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Technical bulletin describing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for flood openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings.
Video
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Video showing steps to protect homes from flood damage using both dry flood-proofing and wet flood-proofing methods per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
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Video discussing how homeowners should return to their homes for the first time after a natural disaster according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.