Urgent, the river is on its way into the house

[goldtooth]

The storm Hans has caused flooding with us, and now the river is heading into the house. I don't know how high the water will rise, but I'm thinking of building some temporary protection for the doors in the garden. I was considering a plywood sheet with some type of construction plastic around it and sealing with some caulking/adhesive.

Grateful for any tips on the choice of plastic and caulking/adhesive. I'm not a star at carpentry, so if you have any general tips on how to set it up, I'm grateful for that too 😅

Photos to come.

 

[Farstatjej90]

Sounds difficult to seal like that. The water finds its way in. Digging a ditch is not possible, or?

 

[AXS]

I think glue is overkill. But sheets with plastic sound reasonable.

You can also put plastic around the entire facade and fill with sand at the bottom to seal. The plastic should then be like an L.

Trench with a pump? Sandbags?

 

[goldtooth]

The ditch isn't working. A tarp with sand might work, but time is running out and it's hard to get sand at such short notice. Thanks for the tips so far 👍

Edit: the power is out, so it's difficult to use the pump.

 

[Stefan1972]

Can't the emergency services assist with sandbags? You're usually not completely left to fend for yourself......

 

[AXS]

If you can't get sand, you can dig up the ground and lay down the plastic and then refill. Just make sure it is completely sealed.

https://www.krisinformation.se/detta-kan-handa/oversvamning
https://hallbyggarna.se/bygga-skydd-mot-oversvamningar-med-presenningar/

 

[din granne]

The storm Hans has caused flooding here, and now the river is on its way into the house. I don't know how high the water will rise, but I thought of constructing some kind of temporary protection for the garden doors. I was considering a plywood board with some kind of construction plastic around it and sealing it with some joint material/adhesive.
Gratefully accepting tips on the choice of plastic and sealant/adhesive. I'm not a carpentry expert, so if you have any general tips on how I should set it up, I would appreciate it 😅
Pictures coming.

The important thing is that it handles the force and pressure from the water; the slightest hole or opening and everything might collapse.

Is the water coming from all directions or more likely from one side?

Which river is it?

Any power station dams at risk of being emptied and worsening the situation?

 

[MrJay]

 

[Bananskalare]

Make sure to minimize the damages indoors. Remove everything from the basement.
Completely empty.
If there is such flooding that it risks entering the house and you can't remove the furniture, make sure to elevate them.
The problem is trying to stop the water. It's never wrong to block doors and windows.

Otherwise, I believe in trying to build some kind of barrier.
All methods are correct.... Except those that are wrong.
I think it can work with particleboard with strong support behind it. Then it can be good with sand; honestly, in a situation like this, most things are okay.
Even if you're not super handy, you can screw in a very simple water retarder.
Regardless, use construction plastic.

 

[Daniel 109]

On a regular house, a plate for the door doesn't help at all. It's the wrong way to try to protect a house.

 

[Modski]

first read "Moose on its way into the house" 😂

 

[a.o.f]

Tips on SR.
https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/skyddsvallar-byggs-susean-pa-vag-att-svamma-over

 

[Upp]

Read about some who built with pallets

https://hallbyggarna.se/bygga-skydd-mot-oversvamningar-med-presenningar/

Sand at the bottom so the tarpaulin lies close to the ground.

 

[Rabbithole]

Completely airtight will be difficult, but using construction plastic and folding out the bottom like an L will cause water pressure to press the plastic down, and you'll at least reduce the inflow of water. Tape might help too, but the flood will probably be high and last for several days, so it might fill up regardless.

 

[Bananskalare]

On an ordinary house, a plate for the door doesn't help at all. It's the wrong way to try to protect a house.

It's not the wrong way. It is a method that might not work so well. But it all depends on how you install it. This also applies to windows. If installed incorrectly, it has no significant effect.