Braving Winter: Frozen Pipes

Last edited on April 18, 2018

Bursting pipes are a problem but non-existent pipes are even worse!

 

PuroClean Restoration Services of Cranford, NJ, completed a job for a minister who had a house with water damage, because someone came in and stole all the copper piping from inside his walls! We had to mitigate mold damage — cut the walls, and rebuild them after.

 

Even though we hope most of us will never experience this kind of theft, frozen pipes are still a real danger.

When water cools, its density increases and it settles to the bottom of a container. However, at 32º F, it expands and, therefore, its density decreases! This expansion increases the volume of water by about 11% and creates tremendous pressure on its container. No matter the strength of a material, expanding water will cause it to break.

 

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Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides fire and smoke damage remediation, water damage remediation, flood water removal, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers. Founded in 2001, PuroClean has a comprehensive network of more than 475 franchise offices across North America. PuroClean technicians are thoroughly screened, insured, and trained in utilizing the latest in mitigation technology and procedures while operating under a strict code of ethics. Each PuroClean office is independently owned and operated. For franchise information, visit www.purocleanfranchise.com.

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Braving Winter: Frozen Pipes

Last edited on January 9, 2014

Bursting pipes are a problem but non-existent pipes are even worse!

 

PuroClean Restoration Services of Cranford, NJ, completed a job for a minister who had a house with water damage, because someone came in and stole all the copper piping from inside his walls! We had to mitigate mold damage — cut the walls, and rebuild them after.

 

Even though we hope most of us will never experience this kind of theft, frozen pipes are still a real danger.

When water cools, its density increases and it settles to the bottom of a container. However, at 32º F, it expands and, therefore, its density decreases! This expansion increases the volume of water by about 11% and creates tremendous pressure on its container. No matter the strength of a material, expanding water will cause it to break.

 

Read the rest here.

Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides fire and smoke damage remediation, water damage remediation, flood water removal, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers. Founded in 2001, PuroClean has a comprehensive network of more than 475 franchise offices across North America. PuroClean technicians are thoroughly screened, insured, and trained in utilizing the latest in mitigation technology and procedures while operating under a strict code of ethics. Each PuroClean office is independently owned and operated. For franchise information, visit www.purocleanfranchise.com.