Protecting your property from flooding [electronic resource]
Protecting your property from flooding [electronic resource]
- [Stirling] SEPA [2005]
Introduction -- The sources of flooding -- Assessing the risk of flooding -- How water can enter your property -- How to protect your property -- Buying flood protection products -- Main types of flood protection products -- Wet proofing measures -- Useful contacts
Offers advice to home owners on preparing for fooding and making their property more flood resistant. Quotes research undertaken by the insurance industry which suggests that half a metre of floodwater in a modern semi-detached house will result in repairs costing an average of £15 000-£30 000 with the replacement of belongings costing a further £9 000. Advises that being prepared for flooding can reduce the cost of repairs and help to minimise the cleaning up operation.
Introductory
Scotland--1999-
627.4 $2 18
Introduction -- The sources of flooding -- Assessing the risk of flooding -- How water can enter your property -- How to protect your property -- Buying flood protection products -- Main types of flood protection products -- Wet proofing measures -- Useful contacts
Offers advice to home owners on preparing for fooding and making their property more flood resistant. Quotes research undertaken by the insurance industry which suggests that half a metre of floodwater in a modern semi-detached house will result in repairs costing an average of £15 000-£30 000 with the replacement of belongings costing a further £9 000. Advises that being prepared for flooding can reduce the cost of repairs and help to minimise the cleaning up operation.
Introductory
Scotland--1999-
627.4 $2 18