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  #1 kbojezhang44 on 12 Jun 19

   

  In an area that has floods each home should have its own flood protection. There will be general flood prevention done by the county but it often is not enough for everyone. Any property that has a lake, river, or pond nearby faces the possibility of flooding at some point. Preparedness is essential to saving a home.Flood damage can cost a homeowner thousands of dollars, not to mention the mental and emotional costs. Homeowners insurance should be checked to see if flooding is covered. Typically it is not and must be requested. If the home is in a flood zone then it may be extremely expensive.To head off potential flooding in the basement, take a look around with an eye out for cracks in the wall and any damp areas. An excess of groundwater can mean seepage into the basement. There are sealants that can be painted onto the walls. A floor drain may be the most practical solution. Often water comes in because of an issue with the drainage system. Gutters must be kept clean and free of debris. Make sure all necessary downspouts are installed as well.Building a berm is considered effective in redirecting flood water. This is a permanent solution for an area that has an ongoing flood problem each year. It is sometimes simply a mound of soil with a slope. A more permanent version is made with gravel, logs, or rocks. This is then layered with clay and finished with a layer of soil. To make sure the soil stays in place there should be some plantings put into it. It is important to be sure of the direction the water will be redirected.As a temporary solution sandbags work well. These are usually provided by the county when there is a flood warning. It is best to keep them partially filled then finish filling them when it is time to place them on the property. These will work for water rising up to two feet.Another solution that can be used again and again is an aluminum flood barrier. Metal fasteners are put in place next to doors and windows on ground level. Aluminum panels are then fastened to them when the waters rise. When protecting the land around the home, metal is set into the concrete where vertical posts can be fastened. Between these posts the aluminum panels are placed. While the first type will keep out water, the second do not stand up well to standing water and it can seep in.When water cannot be stopped or a more economical solution is sought, a sump pump will get the water out quickly. A hole needs to be dug to place it lower than floor level. Most will come on automatically once the water level reaches a certain point. To ensure that it does not have to be very high the pump should be placed lower than the floor.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In an area that has floods each home should have its own flood protection. There will be general flood prevention done by the county but it often is not enough for everyone. Any property that has a lake, river, or pond nearby faces the possibility of flooding at some point. Preparedness is essential to saving a home.Flood damage can cost a homeowner thousands of dollars, not to mention the mental and emotional costs. Homeowners insurance should be checked to see if flooding is covered. Typically it is not and must be requested. If the home is in a flood zone then it may be extremely expensive.To head off potential flooding in the basement, take a look around with an eye out for cracks in the wall and any damp areas. An excess of groundwater can mean seepage into the basement. There are sealants that can be painted onto the walls. A floor drain may be the most practical solution. Often water comes in because of an issue with the drainage system. Gutters must be kept clean and free of debris. Make sure all necessary downspouts are installed as well.Building a berm is considered effective in redirecting flood water. This is a permanent solution for an area that has an ongoing flood problem each year. It is sometimes simply a mound of soil with a slope. A more permanent version is made with gravel, logs, or rocks. This is then layered with clay and finished with a layer of soil. To make sure the soil stays in place there should be some plantings put into it. It is important to be sure of the direction the water will be redirected.As a temporary solution sandbags work well. These are usually provided by the county when there is a flood warning. It is best to keep them partially filled then finish filling them when it is time to place them on the property. These will work for water rising up to two feet.Another solution that can be used again and again is an aluminum flood barrier. Metal fasteners are put in place next to doors and windows on ground level. Aluminum panels are then fastened to them when the waters rise. When protecting the land around the home, metal is set into the concrete where vertical posts can be fastened. Between these posts the aluminum panels are placed. While the first type will keep out water, the second do not stand up well to standing water and it can seep in.When water cannot be stopped or a more economical solution is sought, a sump pump will get the water out quickly. A hole needs to be dug to place it lower than floor level. Most will come on automatically once the water level reaches a certain point. To ensure that it does not have to be very high the pump should be placed lower than the floor.</div>

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