Tips for Flood Resistant Construction Techniques

Many regions of our country are affected by floods every year. They can cause severe damage to our homes. In such situations, flood-resistant homes are necessary. Let's find out a few things about flood-resistant construction.

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Flood Resistant Construction - Step 1 - Home building planning with the contractor
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Firstly, make your home's plan carefully with your engineer .

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Flood Resistant Construction - Step 2 - Raising the level of your ground floor
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By raising the level of your ground floor above the flood level, flood water will not get inside the home.

Flood Resistant Construction - Step 2 - Raising the level of your ground floor
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Flood Resistant Construction - Step 3 - foundation of your home is constructed on a hard base.
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Make sure the foundation of your home is constructed on a hard base.

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Flood Resistant Construction - Step 2 - Raising the level of your ground floor
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Your foundation needs to be at least 2 meters deep, so that it has a firm grip and doesn't get damaged in floods.

Flood Resistant Construction - Step 4 - foundation needs to be at least 2 meters deep
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Flood Resistant Construction - Step 5 - Making large drains beside your plot
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By making large drains beside your plot, you can change the direction of the flow of water.

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Flood Resistant Construction - Step 6 - plot is near the source of flowing water
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If your plot is near the source of flowing water, your home should be at least 10 to 15 meters away from the bank.

Flood Resistant Construction - Step 6 - plot is near the source of flowing water
These were some useful tips about flood-resistant homes.

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