Winter Pipe Bust Protection

1/23/2019 (Permalink)

Winter Pipe Bust Protection

Winter is a cold time that's full of many hassles, and if your pipes burst, you're in a really bad position. When the weather gets cold, if your pipes aren't prepared, you could find yourself with water flooding your house from a burst pipe. But there are things that you can look out for so that you know that your house is ready. And SERVPRO in New York and Manhattan can help you. 

Insulation 
When you want to make sure that your pipes won't burst when the weather gets cold, one of the most important things that you should look into is your insulation. When you live in colder climates, such as NYC and Manhattan, one of the most important things to think about is the insulation of pipes on exterior walls. And if you have an older home, make sure that you don't have any pipes running through the attic. Newer homes usually have the pipes running through the walls, but building codes have changed over the decades, and if you have pipes running through the attic, then make sure they're insulated. 

Going Out of Town 
If you're leaving town for the weekend, you might simply turn your heat down. If you live in a condo, townhome, or many other types of properties that share walls with a neighbor, your pipes will be fine even if your furnace goes out. But if you're leaving your New York home for a couple of months, you'll probably turn your furnace off so that you don't have to pay the bill. In this case, you will want to turn your water main off and empty the pipes by turning the faucets until they have no more water in them. 

If you're looking for ways to keep your home and plumbing in NYC safer this winter, there are many basic precautions that you can take. And SERVPRO can help.