Seven Tips to Help Prevent Pipe Bursting this Winter

3 Min Read By Society Insurance

Many parts of the country are no stranger to arctic air masses this time of year. This type of weather system brings both bitter cold and wind chills that create dangerous conditions for those in its path, affecting not only people, roads, and vehicles, but building infrastructure, too. Frozen pipes can be a concern in buildings during the cold months, which, if left unaddressed, can burst and cause further structural damage. Every year, an average of over 250,000 structures suffer damage from frozen and burst pipes, estimated to result in $400-500 million in damages each year. 

Here we’ll review what causes frozen pipes, how they can affect your business operations, and seven ways to help prevent them from occurring in the first place.

When to Prepare Pipes For Cold WeatherNow is the time to take preventive measures to avoid frozen pipes in your buildings and structures. Ideally, you want to take preventive measures before the winter months and before bitter cold air fronts…