Flood Adaptive Architecture - Dry Proofing

When a buidling is dry proofed no water allows to enter it. Several measures could be used. Suggestion of some:

1. Unindirectional valves/stopper for drain

If flooding threatens you can put plugs for drains and toilets so that no water flows in. The stopper can be a wooden plug or with an expanding rubber seal. You can also install one-way valves (MSB, 2010b) (Aviva, 2011).

2. Temporary barrier around windows and doors

Barriers that are fitted and ready to put in place at threat of flooding (Aviva, 2011)

3. Silicone sealant around windows, doors and other openings

The small gaps may need to be sealed so no water seeps under e.g. a door. However, if the water is deep outside the house the water might have to be allowed to enter due to the pressure that could destroy the building (Aviva, 2011)

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• Flood Adaptive Architecture - Dry Proofing
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  • Related Articles
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Related Articles

Flood Adaptive Architecture - Wet Proofing

Floos Adaptive Architecture - Aquatecture

References

1. Aviva (2011) Flood Resilient Home

2. MSB (2010) Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency

Links

Aviva

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