J. Lamond
Towards improved guidelines for drying flood-damaged buildings
Lamond, J.; Proverbs, D.; Tagg, A.; Lamond, Jessica; Proverbs, David; Taqq, Andrew; Escarameia, M.
Authors
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 |
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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 |
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