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  • Reusable Flood Bags for Fast Bulk-Water Control

    These bags from Quick Dam arrive compact and swell to form a protective barrier on contact with water.

  • White Dust on a Brick Fireplace

    Are stains on brick and mortar a sign of water damage?

  • Building for Floods

    A New Orleans prototype home may provide a path for builders looking to design and construct houses that can withstand rising sea levels and intense storms.

  • Podcast Episode 70 — Batt Insulation and Rigid-Foam Air-Sealing for a Workshop Ceiling

    Textured interior finishes, electrical panels, landscape lighting, flooding, PVC disposal, and heat-pump water heater issues.

  • Harvey Aftermath: Dramatic Affect on Building Trades Is Expected

    Even after the waters recede and the ground dries, problems with insurance and labor shortages will hinder the recovery.

  • For the Birds

    Great moments in building history: A mysterious flood in the kitchen

  • The Flood

    Great moments in building history: Flights on rainy nights are a bit of a downer

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