Bursting Frozen Pipes and Home Flooding
Frozen pipes that have leaked or have been busted are an instant cause of flooding in the home. (Photo Credits)
Frozen pipes have been a common occurrence during winter. The worse thing about it is apart from a busted plumbing fixture, it may also cause flood damage.
In the event that frozen pipes burst what then should property owners do?
Hadley Insurit says water should be removed from an area as quick as possible, but if the damage is beyond a small area, professional help is definitely a must.
“For more severe damage, such as leaks affecting multiple rooms or floors of your home or cases where leaks have gone unnoticed for more than 8 hours, a water mitigation or restoration professional may be required.”
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Just the tip of the iceberg
The AA Blog agrees that busted frozen pipes bring more damage than the initial trouble it can cause. Emergency AceRestoration Flood home repair
“Post-leak damage. It is worth noting that sometimes the secondary damage such as mould growth, corrosion and structural deterioration can be worse than the initial leak. A quick reaction time will help reduce the extent of the damage and the cost to restore your home.”
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Prevention is the key
The website Nothwards Housing explains that prevention is the key from keeping pipes from freezing, and eventually bursting.
“If you’re at home, use the thermostat to keep the temperature comfortable. During the day a good setting is 18°C – it’s comfy and keeps the cost down. If it’s freezing outside, set the heating to stay on all the time, but turn the thermostat lower for the night. Remember, the higher the thermostat, the more fuel you use. If you’re away in cold weather, leave the heating on all the time but set the thermostat right down to 6°C. This will stop your pipes freezing, but it won’t cost much.”
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It is important to call on flood restoration specialists when a part of the home has been flooded. The cost of services of a flood remediation specialist is nothing compared to the financial burden untreated flood damage may cause to a structure, and on the health of its occupants.
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