On Jul 24, 8:48 am, Edward J Milan wrote:
On Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:37:21 -0700, "Jack )"



wrote:
No one seems to have mentioned the obvious idea of constructing
buildings on "stilts".

A quick Google search brought these examples:

http://digitalgladrags.com/photofocu...4731_boat-hous...

http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/M...s/malaysun.jpg

http://www.forgotten-ny.com/YOU'D%20NEVER%20BELIEVE/Broad%20Channel/R...

http://www.ndmindia.nic.in/EQProject...wnersguide.pdf

Notice that most of these pictures are from the so called "third
world". Why is it rocket science in Britain?

Jack

Why not put 'ground' floor at 6ft above ground and use the space
created for car garage and garden tools etc. in event of flood warning
just put tools in car and drive to higher ground. It would cost more
for each building, but there would be a greater saving on flood damage
and cost of flood protection.

But us oiks can't afford houses now.
That means that those who can, are stuck with what they already have,
so no innovation can take place.

Another thought, do the opposite of all the present recommendations
and fit barriers in up stream locations and keep water back at source
and let go at a rate that lower stream areas could cope with.

Why not use giant corks and keep it there until needed.

Alternatively blame it all on global warming and increase tax on
4x4's!

You mean if you bought a car capable of dealing with glowballs it
should be taxed to perdition to get everyone in the same boat?

A strange egalitarian stance that.