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  2. Heavy rains coming your way? Here's how to protect your home ...

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    If you’re in the process of building your new home and you know you’re in an area that's at-risk for floods, try to use flood-resistant building materials. This includes: Installing metal ...

  3. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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    Interlocking metal pan roof systems installed on mobile homes can fail under the pressure differential (lift) created by the high-velocity winds passing over the surface plane of the roof. This is compounded by the wind entering the building allowing the building interior to pressurize, lifting the underside of the roof panels, resulting in the ...

  4. Protect Your Home From Water Damage With These 5 Flood ... - AOL

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    If your home is free of cracks, a self-inflating flood barrier can work well for absorbing water and creating a low-height sealant, covering small gaps around the house, like a garage door or an ...

  5. What is flood insurance, and why do you need it? - AOL

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    Under FEMA policies, coverage for single-family homes is capped at $250,000 for a building’s damage and $100,000 for its contents. For businesses, the maximum coverage is $500,000 for each.

  6. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    Waterproofing is usually required by building codes for structures that are built at or below ground level. Waterproofing and drainage considerations are especially important in cases where ground water is likely to build up in the soil or where there is a high water table.

  7. Damp (structural) - Wikipedia

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    Damp-proofing rods are available with BBA approval. The rods are placed into holes drilled in the mortar course and the active ingredients diffuse along the mortar line before curing to form a damp-proof course. [53] Damp-proofing rods are usually supplied in 180mm (7") lengths suitable for inserting into a 9-inch thick wall.

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