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Towards improved guidelines for drying flood-damaged buildings

Lamond, J.; Proverbs, D.; Tagg, A.; Lamond, Jessica; Proverbs, David; Taqq, Andrew; Escarameia, M.

Authors

J. Lamond

D. Proverbs

A. Tagg

Jessica Lamond Jessica.Lamond@uwe.ac.uk
College Dean for Research & Enterprise

David Proverbs

Andrew Taqq

M. Escarameia



Abstract

In the aftermath of flood events in the UK, the insurance and the drying and repair industry are frequently criticised for the speed with which households are able to return to their homes. Delays in restoration have been attributed to lack of guidance and the need for improved methods and processes for drying buildings. A critical appraisal of available guidance and other sources relating to drying of buildings was undertaken. The review was enhanced by targeted interviews with industry experts and was validated via a stakeholder consultation workshop. The study found that a wide range of guidance is available and that most issues surrounding the drying of buildings are well covered but some gaps were identified. The findings endorse the need for new guidance but also for research into specific technical aspects of the drying process, which will help to speed up flood restoration in the future. © 2013 The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Citation

Tagg, A., Proverbs, D., Lamond, J., Lamond, J., Proverbs, D., Escarameia, M., & Taqq, A. (2014). Towards improved guidelines for drying flood-damaged buildings. Journal of Flood Risk Management, 7(3), 195-204. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.12040

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2014
Journal Journal of Flood Risk Management
Electronic ISSN 1753-318X
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 7
Issue 3
Pages 195-204
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.12040
Keywords Disaster recovery, impact, restoration, urban
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/939024
Publisher URL http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1753-318X