Flood Damaged Property: A Guide to Repair

This book presents original research on the technical, financial and temporal implications of various flood reinstatement methods suitable for residential properties. It reports the findings of the first empirical study of this nature, a study funded by Lloyds TSB insurance company.With climate change and the development of property on flood plains, the flooding of buildings has become a considerable problem, both for property owners and their insurers. This book, based on extensive research, provides guidance on how to assess and repair flood damaged properties. CONTENTS: Introduction to flooding; Preparing for a flood; Flood characteristic; Drying out flooded building; Reinstatement of flood-damaged floors; Reinstatement of flood-damaged walls; Reinstatement of flood-damaged doors and windows; Reinstatement of flood-damaged utilities and fittings; Conclusions and summary. (Blackwell Publishing