How to Avoid a Costly Problem
Take Action to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Every winter, thousands of commercial buildings, industrial facilities and homes experience major damage because of frozen water pipes. Whether you are a facility manager, business owner or homeowner, it is important to understand how to help prevent your pipes from freezing. | | Major damage from frozen pipes can be avoided |
Why Do Pipes Freeze? Water expands as it freezes. Pipes freeze most frequently due to these three reasons: - Quick drops in temperature
- Poor insulation
- Thermostat set too low
This expansion puts extreme pressure on both plastic and copper pipes which can cause them to burst. An 1/8" crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold. Frozen pipes cause a huge amount of damage each year. Unlike natural disasters, this disaster is largely preventable. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself and your business the mess, money, and aggravation frozen pipes cause. |
