Home > Family & Home > Home > Community Rebuilding and Flood Protection Expo - Lakeview [Image: Map-Lakeview-Harrison-Bank] Lakeview, a coming-back community in Orleans parish - west of City Park and east of the 17th Street Canal, is the venue for an afternoon of presentations and real-world demonstrations of sustainable rebuilding and flood damage prevention. Plan to come to Lakeview Sunday, November 16th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for formal workshops, information educational seminars around the neighborhood, and visits with professionals involved in rebuilding. Ready for Rain: Introduction to Floodproofing Introductory segment from the LSU AgCenter "Ready for Rain" video with overview of flood damage reduction techniques. Terms of Use Users must indicate acceptance of these terms prior to submitting ANY personal, company, service or project information to the Registry. How Do I Strengthen My Home for Wind? Wind is the most common and most costly cause of damage to light frame structures in the United States. There are things you can do, however, to reduce the potential damage from high winds.  more articles... The LSU AgCenter's Louisiana House - Resource Center [Image: LaHouse - Summer, 2008] The LSU AgCenter's "LaHouse" is designed to stand up to hurricane-force winds, swarming insects and harmful humidity. This family-type home is designed to showcase innovations in home construction for Louisiana’s sub-tropical climate. LaHouse-Home and Landscape Resource Center [Image: rendering] A research-based showcase of solutions and educational programs to help you shape the future with homes that offer MORE benefits with LESS .... Online Training Center and list of GRHP Home Professionals [Image: training center] We offer online interative, video education on best building practices AND the Gulf Region High Peformance (GRHP) Home Professional designation to recognize professionals who have completed a core GRHP educational program and passed a test to verify knowledge. My House, My Home [Image: My House Family] Whenever you build, remodel or buy a home, you have the power of choice. Use this science-based guide to take control of your investment and enjoy a high-performance home that offers so much more than shelter and style alone. Flood, Wind and Water Louisiana homes are susceptible to damage from floods (rising water, including storm surge), wind (hurricanes, tornadoes and other strong winds) and water (heavy rains infiltrating the building. These hazards and coping with them, are explained more fully in this section. Termite Resistance [Image: Steel Mesh Termite Barrier] Use multiple methods to make your home resistant to damage from termites, especially Formosan subterranean termites, and other wood-destroying insects. Since basic controls and most state approved stand-alone treatments are not fool-proof, it’s wise to invest in a second line of defense or even a totally termite-resistant structure. Click here to find out how to make your home resistant to termites. Building Systems: Ways You Can Get Framed in Louisiana [Image: (Figure 2) OVE-Optimum Value Engineering] Here are brief descriptions of currently available building systems for exterior walls and roofs. Some of their major properties that relate to sustainable development are mentioned. A generalized assessment of how each building system integrates and balances the five criteria for Louisiana conditions. Geographic Basics - Climate, Flood, Wind and Termites [Image: climate zone map] Geographic Basics in Louisiana include Climate, Flood, Wind and Termites. Read about the climate, wind and flood hazards, and termites in Louisiana. Flood Hazards in Louisiana Louisiana floods - from excess rain and poor drainage; from overflow of rivers, streams and bayous; from drainage channels backing-up; from storm surge; from levee failures. Larger jobs require more help from professionals One of the hardest determinations you'll have to make when you decide to restore a damaged home is how much work needs to be done - and how much help you'll need. Click for more information...