Flooding / Discussions

What is the best flood prevent system for a home?

...flooding. Hopefully that helps, I suspect that smart sewage backup and alarm system may give you that added bit of confidence but let us know.  See also- What to do to fix things when your basement is flooded

Posted by Dawn Wlezien July 15, 2021 Waterproofing and drainage 2 responses

What type of green flooring is best for a basement floor?

...flooding. See more choices here on our flooring page - Where to find non-toxic durable green flooring materials  If you don’t already have a sump pump I would suggest you install one, and even consider installing a battery backup, since heavy rains are often accompanied by power outages. Did you have to remove all the ...

Posted by Jeff Krohn Sept. 15, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

How does a Passive House handle floods?

...flooding, but if you’re building a basement I would install a sump pump with a battery backup, a drain around the exterior, eaves troughs that take water far from the house and  slope the land away from the foundation. And be sure to raise any wood flooring above the surface of the concrete.  As for appliance leaks, th...

Posted by Wendy Tsao May 7, 2018 Foundations and Basements 1 response