Beacon Hill Homes and Frozen Pipes
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Beacon Hill Homes and Frozen Pipes
Here’s an excellent article I came across written by Kelton Balka for Beacon Hill condo owners for this cold snowy winter
Frozen pipes are something that you’ll certainly want to avoid this winter in your Knoxville, TN home. Even with our relatively milder winters, all it takes is one cold snap to freeze your pipes. During winter, having your pipes freeze is one of the most costly and inconvenient plumbing issues that can arise. When the temperature drops low enough, the water inside your home’s pipes can turn into ice, causing expansion and an increase in pressure.
When this happens, the pipes can burst and cause major problems for your household. Burst pipes are not only expensive to repair, but they also tend to cause water damage, mold growth, and damaged property. Fortunately, if you’re willing to be proactive, you should be able to prevent your pipes from freezing this winter. Here, we’ll take a look at five of the most effective steps to keep all your pipes safe from the dropping temperatures.
1. Insulate Your Pipes and Other Vulnerable Areas
Insulating your pipes and other exposed areas of your home is one effective way to reduce the likelihood of frozen pipes. It’s most important to isolate the piping that runs along exterior walls, attic, basement, or crawl spaces. These parts of your house are typically the most vulnerable to cold temperatures, making them the most likely places for pipes to freeze. That said, every house is different. Before the cold weather arrives, you may want to identify parts of your home that are typically unheated or improperly insulated. Adding insulation to the pipes in these areas adds an extra layer of protection from the cold weather.
Pipe insulation is typically affordable and relatively simple for a homeowner to install. However, if you don’t have experience working with plumbing…