Preventing Damage from Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes can split or burst resulting in damage to buildings and personal property.

Damages can range from a few hundred dollars in to the millions, depending on where in the building the damage occurs. Freezing of pipes usually occur in unheated or poorly heated locations within the building such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages, electrical and plumbing chases, spaces adjacent to elevator shafts, skylights, broken or defective windows, or other openings and against exterior walls that have little or no insulation.

One cause of pipe freezing is loss of interior building heat, either from running out of fuel for the heating system, loss of electric power or loss of gas, propane, oil or other fuel may also result in a disruption to heating systems.

Prevention Can be Simple.

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The material contained in this document is for informational purposes only. Your individual circumstances may vary depending upon location, type of construction and other factors and you may therefore be required to implement unique approaches to address particular issues that exist at your location. Please consult with licensed professionals and your utility providers to ensure that any safeguards or improvements you undertake are appropriate and safe.