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News Release from: CIRIA | Subject: Repair of buildings following flooding (C623)
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 August 2005
Flooding - 'repair' for the worst
CIRIA's new publication 'Standards for the repair of buildings following flooding' describes causes of flooding and the impacts it can have on buildings.
Many thousands in the UK have suffered trauma and devastating damage to homes and valuables as a result of flooding In the UK, nearly 2 million properties built in or around floodplains are potentially at risk of flooding, and a further 80,000 properties are at risk in towns and cities from flooding caused by the occurrence of heavy rainfall
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 30 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is estimated that in England and Wales alone, 4 million people are at risk.
Flood damage to buildings range from minor effects on walls, floors, basements and services to serious structural damage.
However, practical steps can be taken to reduce the cost of flood damage and to speed up recovery times should floods reoccur.
CIRIA's new publication Standards for the repair of buildings following flooding describes causes of flooding and the impacts it can have on buildings, gives advice on what to do in the immediate aftermath of flooding, sets out how to conduct post-flood surveys and future flood risk assessment and offers standards for repairing buildings that have been affected by flooding to improve their flood resistance.
The guide is aimed primarily at building professionals and insurers experienced in flood damage and repair.
It may also be used by general builders, surveyors and building-owners, including householders, for advice in commissioning repair work.
To purchase a copy of Standards for the repair of buildings following flooding (C623), visit www.ciriabooks.com or contact CIRIA. Request a free brochure from CIRIA ...
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