Ways to prepare for a flood

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There are various ways in which you can help protect your property from flood damange

1   Timber floors above solid concrete. Wood and tile floors with rugs that can be moved will suffer less damage in a flood than a fitted carpet

2   Replace chipboard kitchen and bathroom units with plastic or solid wood. Or raise cupboards up on stilts so that water can flow beneath them

3   Fit water resistant doors and window frames

4   Buy airbricks with removable covers – put them on during the flood but remember to remove afterwards to help the drying out process

5   Install non-return valves in drainage pipes to prevent sewage backing up into the house

6   Replace usual plaster with a more water resistant version such as lime plaster or cement render

7   Always use waterproof sealant on external walls and water resistant paint on internal walls

The Environment Agency publication Preparing for a flood contains practical advice on how to help reduce the effects of flooding on you and your property

Preparing for a flood leaflet

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