Few plumbing problems are more potentially disastrous than bursting pipes. Even the bursting of a single pipe can flood a large section of one’s house or business in just a short time. If several pipes burst at once, that can be an enormously destructive and expensive mishap. Bursting pipes can make your house uninhabitable to a degree that can literally put you out on the street.
The most common cause of bursting pipes is below freezing temperatures. Even when you are not running water from a faucet or other appliance, there is always water sitting in the pipes. When temperatures go below freezing, the water will turn to ice and expand, usually resulting in multiple breaks throughout the plumbing system. Other causes of bursting pipes include age and lack of proper maintenance. When metal gets old it becomes more brittle, and pipes that have not been properly maintained may have many small flaws that eventually accumulate into a burst pipe.
Unfortunately, there is little that you can do without professional help about repairing a burst pipe. The best preventive measure is to have your pipes looked at periodically by a plumbing professional. Service Plus Plumbing is fully qualified to inspect your pipes and recommend any preventive measures or repairs that are needed to protect your home or business.
