Flood Resistance and Cleanup Guide

Everything we've got (so far) on flood resistance, flood cleanup, and flood recovery.

We continue updating our flood resistance and retrofit page as we publish new information.

Flood Resilience Details in 4D (Resilient Design)

A retrofit solution that works great for a low-skill workforce—like volunteers
March 27, 2018
To make walls resistant to flood damage,mMake a route for drainage, protect the structure, and use water-tolerant materials to rebuild
Sept. 27, 2024

Flood Recovery Videos (How to FIX it)

This small video collection covers the basics of installing a roof deck in a place where sideways rain and hurricanes are real. Flashing, taping the seams, and storm-proof shingle...
July 23, 2026
It turns out, 5/8 plywood is about the best window insurance you can buy
Jan. 29, 2018
Two ways to insulate a brick veneer wall, from the Inside
Oct. 9, 2017

On-The-Ground Insight (Science, details, scary thoughts, and lessons learned)

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Hurricane Michael 1
When soffits blow off, wind-driven rain pushes into the building causing damage to attic insulation, interior walls and more.
April 28, 2019
Flood-resistant construction is a critical piece of resilient design and construction
April 11, 2025
ProTradeCraft
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7 Minutes of BS (Building Science)
If you can't build to stay dry, build to tolerate wet.
Sept. 11, 2026

Lighter Side...

Storage, shade, and a feedlot for farm animals.
Oct. 18, 2015
During rainy season in the Municipio de Tamazulo, in Jalisco, warm water drops from the sky in torrents,
April 20, 2015

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