Flood-resilient homes - Build 208 (2026)
- Abbreviation
- Flood-resilient homes
- Valid from
- 16/03/2026
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Author
- David Hindley
- Information type
- BUILD article,
- Format
- Website,
Description
A flood‑resilient home can significantly reduce the inconvenience and financial loss that homeowners face after an extreme weather event.
- A resilient house keeps occupants safe in a flood, allows them to return to their everyday lives faster and reduces potential building damage.
- Carefully assessing the potential risk level is crucial before house design and specification begins.
- Many decisions that increase resilience come at no additional cost to the build.
Scope
This article covers the following:
- Foundations and floor levels
- Adapting to floodwater entry
- Designing to prevent floodwater entry
- Gutters and downpipes
- Maintenance
