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II. EMERGENCY HOME PROTECTION
CONTROL OF WATER INTRUSION
| DOOR SEALING |
To prevent water from seeping around a door, a rubber seal (similar to weather stripping) should be affixed to the door frame. When the door is closed, a watertight seal should result (Fig.12).
Fig.12 DOOR SEAL |
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 SLIDING GLASS DOOR SEALING |
| To prevent water from seeping around a sliding glass door, a plastic sheet (2 to 3 mm thick) should be placed between the door and the sandbags or between the door and the plywood barrier (Fig.11). This is not recommended for water levels above 2 feet.
Fig.11 SLIDING GLASS DOOR SEALING
Control of flows to prevent seeping through sliding glass doors. |
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| SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMPS |
| In cases where water has flooded a basement, garage, or any low-lying area, a submersible sump pump is recommended. If flooding is a recurring problem, a permanent pump should be installed in a sump with a floatation device for automatic on/off operation (Fig.13).
Fig.13 SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMP |
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