Build with Flood-Resistant Materials
If your business is in a flood hazard area, you can reduce the damage caused by flood waters and make cleanup easier by using flood-resistant building materials. Building materials are considered flood-resistant if they can withstand direct contact with flood waters for at least 72 hours without being significantly damaged. “Significant damage” means any damage that requires more than low-cost, cosmetic repair (such as painting). As shown in the figure, flood-resistant materials should be used for walls, floors, and other parts of a building that are below the flood level. Both FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have published lists of these materials (see Other Sources of Information ). Commonly available flood-resistant materials include the following:
Flooring Materials
concrete and concrete tile
ceramic, clay, terrazzo, vinyl, and rubber tile
pressure-treated (PT) and naturally decay-resistant lumber
Wall and Ceiling Materials
brick, concrete, concrete block, glass block, stone, and ceramic and clay tile
cement board
polyester epoxy paint
PT and naturally decay-resistant lumber
pressure-treated and marine grade plywood
closed-cell and foam insulation
Visit the FEMA web site for more info
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