The floods that devastated southern Alberta in the spring of 2013 had far-reaching consequences for homeowners. Hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance claims were filed. Thousands of people were forced to rebuild their homes from scratch. In response, the provincial government mandated that all new homes built in flood-prone areas be equipped with specialized…
Flood prevention is a topic on the minds of many Alberta homeowners in the aftermath of the floods that struck the southern part of the province in the spring of 2013. While all new and rebuilt homes lying within Alberta’s “flood zone” are now required by provincial law to incorporate active flood mitigation features, it’s always…
The recent floods here in southern Alberta provided a sobering reminder of how important it is to think about incorporating overland flooding prevention strategies into your new build should you be in located in an area where flooding is likely. A wide range of effective techniques can be used to redirect floodwaters away from your home,…
In light of the floods that struck southern Alberta in the spring of 2013, homeowners in the Calgary area have become increasingly concerned about protecting their homes from potential flood damage. The provincial government has also mandated that all newly built and reconstructed homes located in floodways be equipped with flood damage prevention measures. If…
In the wake of the floods that struck southern Alberta in the summer of 2013, the provincial government has introduced changes requiring homeowners in flood zones to make flood-mitigation upgrades in order to qualify for future assistance. If flood damage has forced you to rebuild your home, or if you’re interested in making renovations to…