Pipes that are susceptible to freezing are usually found in unheated interior areas such as basements, crawl, attics, garages, and kitchen cabinets, in addition to pipes that run against exterior walls with little or no insulation. Besides the cold, other factors that lead to frozen pipes are the type of building construction, the quality and quantity of insulation, and the direction and force of wind.
TIPS TO PREVENT FROZEN PIPES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it\u2019s freezing outside, let cold water drip from the faucets served by exposed pipes. TIPS TO PREVENT ICE DAMS<\/strong> \u2022 Make sure your attic is properly ventilated. OTHER WINTER WATER DAMAGE SAFETY TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even with all the proper measures in place, you may still be susceptible to frozen pipes or ice dams damaging your home. If that happens, PuroClean of Massapequa can help restore your property. For more information on PuroClean of Massapequa’s water damage restoration services, as well as disaster restoration, mold and bio-recovery services, contact us today at (516) 604-1200<\/a>. Also, please be safe this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n During winter, waterpipes can freeze and burst, ice dams can form, and thawed snow can infiltrate your home \u2013 any of which may cause severe water damage. Here\u2019s a look<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":503,"featured_media":18573,"template":"","blog-category":[],"class_list":["post-18572","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/18572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/503"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/18572\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-category?post=18572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u2022 Set the thermostat to the same temperature during the day and night.
\u2022 Insulate all water pipes in unheated areas.
\u2022 If you are leaving home for a day or more, leave the heat on – no lower than 55\u00b0 F.
\u2022 Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors. During winter, water pipes can freeze and
burst, ice dams can form, and thawed snow can infiltrate your home \u2013 any of which may cause
severe water damage.
ICE DAMS<\/strong>
After snowfall, ice dams can form on the edge of your roof before the gutter. They occur when heat from your home melts the snow on your roof causing it to run off towards the gutters to drain. When this water hits the cold edge of the roofline, it may refreeze and block a drainage path the gutters to drain. When a drainage path becomes blocked, the other melting water has the potential to seep in between the roof shingles, leading to water damage and mold growth in your home. Water enters the home gradually and typically damages the attic first.
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\u2022 Remove as much snow as possible from your roof.
\u2022 Make sure that downspouts are clear.
\u2022 Insulate the attic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Install a water membrane underneath the roof shingles.
\u2022 Install a snow shield under you shingles to prevent
leaks.
\u2022 Install gutter screens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Install water leak detectors in areas that are more prone to water damage: on sump pumps, fixtures, and behind or near water bearing fixtures, and beneath or behind pipes.
\u2022 Check water supply lines once a year for leaks.
\u2022 Get sewage back-up coverage, which is usually not included in your homeowner\u2019s insurance.
\u2022 Disconnect outdoor hoses if they aren\u2019t being used.
\u2022 Clear snow from your home\u2019s foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/massapequa-ny-puroclean-massapequa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/733\/2022\/01\/frozen-pipes-pic.jpg\")
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