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
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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.

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Flood-resilient homes - Build 208 (2026)
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.
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Flood-resilient homes - Build 208 (2026)

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