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Protecting your property from flooding [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: [Stirling] SEPA [2005]Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 627.4 $2 18
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Partial contents:
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
Summary: 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.
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Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 147474-2001

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.

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