Having pipes burst in your house is not a simple job to deal with. The volume of absolute destruction that water can do in a short amount of time, can cause your head spin. Not to consider the expenses of repairing. From the water removal to the pipe restoration, the drying, new drywall, etc.
Frozen Pipes
Now the most obvious obstacle encountered when dealing with Burst Pipes, had to do with pipes being exposed to low enough temperatures to freeze. Remember, a bunch of a houses piping can go either under or in areas where heating does not reach.
Water freezes inside the pipe when exposed to those situations, which generally extends the metal generating tears in the pipe itself, and leading to detectable pressure loss and water leaks.
Structural Damage
Besides the most obvious reason for zed damage, there are also of other one less talked about. For example, did you know that a pipe can explode due to the structure of the home?
With time structures settle in various ways depending on the medium they’re built on. Some might end up living right on top the pipes, probably damaging them, with the need to be repaired. A burst pipe of this kind can be expensive, as it can go unrecognized for some time, generating all kinds of damages, even the need for wall repair. One of the reasons why it’s necessary to contact an emergency plumber at any sign of pressure loss.
Pipe Corrosion
Third in the list is corrosion. This thing is the least avoidable. Through time this one is just continuing to occur, unfortunately. Corrosion occurs due to the oxidation of the pipe whilst moving water and many other elements. Pipes built from steel are most sensitive to corrosion.
Calcium build up is another circumstance that occurs hand in hand with time. The buildup could ultimately generate a blockage where tensions might build up and weaken the metal. Later ending in the same state.
Root Damage
Finally, that tree roots may give a warning to your pipes leakage as well.
Plants and trees are a much cooler than we give them acknowledgement for. They hold this insane capability to sense out where water is. Utilizing their roots, they will “feel” out the area in search of water getting their way down into anywhere the moisture lies. Since your pipes usually bring water and are embedded under the soil, this gives them the precise fit for the damage to happen. The roots will manage their way through small holes to be able to reach the water within.
Preventing Burst Pipes
As discussed previously, the expenses required in fixing any kind of pipe burst can be upsetting if not managed correctly. So with anything, to reduce risk, know the set of plans you will follow to take care of any damaging water leak.
Here are some easy tips to assist in preventing any later damage from pipe leaks.
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- Recognizing where your stopcock is can greatly save you thousands of money in damage repair when those critical minutes count most. The stopcock for those that don’t know, is the main shut off valve for your water. You should also know how to manage it, so in the situation, you can immediately shut down the water supply.
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- Make sure any outside piping such as overflow pipes are insulated.
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- Any piping that resides in an unheated area such as garages, lofts, basements, will need to be lagged with good pipe lagging.
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- Making sure any outside pipes are dug deep enough
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- If you plan on leaving your home for any extended period of time, shut off the stopcock. Have water drained, then close the taps again. Be sure to leave your heating on.
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- Service your central heating system regularly
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- Insulate your cold water tank.
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- Fix any dripping faucets before a cold spell.
- The more you can do to help prevent and to act decisively when the time comes, the better your pocket and mind will be!
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