What is the best practice for building in a flood-prone area?
Structurally, flood loads are generally avoided by elevating the structure on a properly designed foundation (e.g., a pier foundation) or simply by not building in a floodplain. Chapter 8 of the publication, Durability by Design: A Guide for Residential Builders and Designers, covers recommended practices for avoiding damage from floods. The publication is available to download for free at www.huduser.org/publications/pdf/durability_by_design_part2.pdf.
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