Still Waters Posted May 12 #1 Share Posted May 12 (IP: Staff) · A new flood protection system that lifts a whole house above rising waters is currently undergoing tests. The houses have been designed in the West Midlands and built by the Hadley Group using lightweight materials. Incorporating jacks, they can be elevated up to 1.5m (5ft) above any water in the event of a flood. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-birmingham-61414294 01:17 Video 3 Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiXilver Posted May 12 #2 Share Posted May 12 Similar principle to a floating dock. Of course, one could always build an elevated home, or not build in a flood prone area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramelin Posted May 14 #3 Share Posted May 14 On 5/12/2022 at 8:33 PM, Still Waters said: A new flood protection system that lifts a whole house above rising waters is currently undergoing tests. The houses have been designed in the West Midlands and built by the Hadley Group using lightweight materials. Incorporating jacks, they can be elevated up to 1.5m (5ft) above any water in the event of a flood. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-birmingham-61414294 01:17 Video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramelin Posted May 14 #4 Share Posted May 14 On 5/12/2022 at 10:23 PM, quiXilver said: Of course, one could always build an elevated home, or not build in a flood prone area... Some countries don't have those options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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