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Flood worries? Tape can keep 99% of water out
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Flood worries? Tape can keep 99% of water out

So, here’s a surprisingly simple way to help protect a home from flooding: tape. University of Hull tests found that flexible synthetic rubber tape cut water leakage by 99%, while duct tape reduced it by 97-98% compared with an unprotected door. The tapes also outperformed sandbags, and they’re cheaper, lighter and easier to store. Applying tape to the outside of a door worked best, and researchers say having supplies ready can make a real difference when floodwater threatens.
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