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“DR. FLOOD” Andreas Klippe - Engineer

A RUBBER DUCK belongs in the bathtub or swimming pool, but should not float in the living room or garage. Entrepreneur, German engineer and author “DR. FLOOD” Andreas Klippe provides valuable tips in this PODCAST on how to protect buildings and critical infrastructure against the destruction caused by floods and heavy rain.

Be there when it comes to protecting business premises, public buildings and important infrastructures, as well as private homes and garages from flooding and destruction caused by high water. This way, the hard-earned money is not spent on clean-up, repairs and replacements, but on the beautiful and important things in life, such as the children's education, a new car or a vacation trip.

FLOOD PROTECTION SECRETS by Dr Andreas Klippe｜Homeowner｜Businessman｜Public Servant｜Architect/ Engr.

Why is it that we have to think about heavy rain and flooding around Christmas? Have there been floods around Christmas in recent years? What are the phenomena that influence the climate and the weather?

#85: Flooding at Christmas

The beginning of spring marks the astronomical start of spring on 20 or 21 March. It is the period of the equinox, when the sun is vertical above the equator. Day and night are then of equal length, each lasting 12 hours.

#86: Cherry Blossom and Flooding at springtime

Enquiries about flood protection are often very vague. But how can you get what you want?

#87: The 1 million dollar question when it comes to flood protection

Flood protection against the destruction of heavy rain and flooding becomes more and more crucial in times of climate change. But the investment sometimes seems high. Are there ways to make it work even though the budget is insufficient?

#88: How to get cheap flood barriers

Modern flood barriers are an investment. Sometimes, the budget is not enough. Are there ways to get the protection without replacing performing barriers by “cheap crap barriers”?

#89: I don’t have enough money for flood protection

People who have been flooded have lost their property or at least parts of it. If you calculate the amount of loss, sometimes you can build a new house. Buying flood barriers is a logical decision. But why should you spend money on an inspection?

#90: This is a waste of money

Discover how tailored flood protection for homes, businesses, and public infrastructure can prevent costly mistakes—and why smart planning starts with understanding what makes each site different.

#91: Cut Costs with Smart Flood Protection Planning (Part 1 of 7)

Why do most flood barrier purchases fail to protect? Discover how emotional decisions, rushed quotes, and missing knowledge lead to costly mistakes.

#92: Cut Costs with Smart Flood Protection Planning (Part 2 of 7)

Learn why buying flood barriers without consultation often leads to failure—and how expert planning can actually save you money and protect your property the right way.

#93: Cut Costs with Smart Flood Protection Planning (Part 3 of 7)

Discover three proven strategies that will help you avoid expensive mistakes when investing in flood protection—and get peace of mind for your property.

#94: Cut Costs with Smart Flood Protection Planning (Part 4 of 7)

Such an outstanding heavy rain like what happened in the German valley of the Ahr in July 2021 is considered as a 100-year rainfall.

#22: The 100-year rainfall bullshit - Myths and Facts about Flood Protection - Story 2

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