"In controlled tests, correctly applied duct tape on the outside of a household door reduced water leakage by 97-98%. The findings suggest that a simple low-cost measure could substantially reduce the amount of water entering a home during a flood"
#Floods #Flooding #DuctTape
Duct tape kept out more flood water than sandbags in laboratory tests
https://theconversation.com/duct-tape-kept-out-more-flood-water-than-sandbags-in-laboratory-tests-294502
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