Description

The wall covering system that covers the wall sheathing, as well as insulation and weather stripping. This includes the water resistant materials and the finish materials: stucco, siding (aluminum, vinyl, or wood), masonry, stone veneer.

Insulation is installed at the flooring beneath the lowest floor level and throughout the walls and ceilings. Types of insulation include: fiberglass wall and ceiling insulation, blown wall and ceiling insulation, and rigid wall insulation.

Basic Flood Modeling Assumptions:

1. Medium height freshwater flooding; limited duration. No high-velocity action; no wave action
2. A 1-story house (without basement) is used for this example house to establish the Categories of Work percentages of total costs

Special Considerations for Coastal/High Velocity Floods

• The salt, erosion, and winds in coastal areas will have a damaging effect on the quality of exterior wall finishes.
• Damage to exterior finishes are more likely during high-wind conditions due to the loss of protection from missing exterior finishes and water infiltration. Damage to the insulation is more likely during high-wind conditions due to the loss of protection from missing roof coverings and exterior finishes, and from subsequent water infiltration. This will increase the percent of damage.