Why Warmer Weather Can Mean Problems At Your Business

2/11/2021 (Permalink)

Fairfield County has had a good amount of snow in the past month.  Snow means that the temperature has stayed below freezing for a good period of time, especially when it accumulates.  Along with freezing temperatures comes the possibility of freezing pipes inside your business. A common misconception is that water expanding as it turns to ice causes a pipe to burst.  It is usually the pressure that builds up behind the ice that causes a breakage. The pressure caused by the water that begins to rush through the pipe threatens to cause a pipe to burst.

Pipes that have been previously frozen may thaw when the weather starts to get more mild.  As thawing occurs, the pressure builds up and causes the fracture in the pipe to occur.

To prevent pipes from freezing:

• Insulate your pipes properly
• Keep the temperature at your office warm enough
• Let faucets drip slightly

SERVPRO of Norwalk/Wilton is available around the clock to assist you with commercial water damage.  Give us a call at 203.324.1642 today.