Videos

Video explaining the process of elevating a home in flood-prone areas from LSU AgCenter.

Video showing the ten steps to take to prevent mold growth after a natural disaster according to the LSU Ag Center and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.

Video explaining processes of elevating homes on slabs and homes on piers/over a crawlspace from LSU AgCenter.

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 showing how to safely and correctly dry water damaged floor and wall materials after a home has been flooded to reduce the risk of structural damage and mold.

Video showing how to safely clean and remove standing water from a home affected by flooding to prevent further damage to the home.

Video explaining flood walls/levee construction practices and science from LSU AgCenter.

Video giving guidelines on how to restore a home after a flood to prevent further issues. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

Video explaining raised-floor systems and some issues that can arrise with this type of construction. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

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.

Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.

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 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.

Video explaining how to construct a temporary sandbag wall to protect your home from floods. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

Video explaining issues with backflow from drains and sewer lines and a discussion about different valve types used in water management practices from LSU AgCenter.

Video demonstrating how new construction contributes to flooding from the National Building Museum.

Video explaining the practicality behind the idea of wet floodproofing and its applications per LSU AgCenter guidelines.

Video describing how wet floodproofing helps prevent flood damage by using four different design strategies; elevate, float, wet floodproof, and dry floodproof. Recommendations from the National Building Museum.