Hope • October 25, 2026

Flood Worries? Tape Can Block 99% of Water Compared to Expensive Sandbags That Break Your Back

Originally published on Good News Network

Flood Worries? Tape Can Block 99% of Water Compared to Expensive Sandbags That Break Your Back

Homes at risk of flooding could be better protected in an emergency using widely available and affordable tape rather than traditional sandbags, shows new research from the UK’s University of Hull. Tests conducted at the University’s state-of-the art Property Flood Resilience lab (PFRlab) compared low-cost temporary measures to stop floodwater entering homes. Commissioned by Flood

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