Broken Pipes: Prevention, Intervention and Aftermath
Though indoor plumbing and continuous access to clean water come with a myriad of benefits, there looms the possibility of broken pipes. Occurrences like plumbing leaks and aging pipes cause millions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses annually.
Watching your home flooded with water from an unfortunate situation that could have been avoided is disheartening, to say the least. No person or pipe, for that matter, is immune.
Even cast iron pipes and copper pipes can burst from freezing or crack from a natural disaster such as an earthquake or hurricane. Knowing how to spot a weak pipe before it breaks will set your mind at ease.
What Happens When A Pipe Breaks?
Depending on location and size of the leak or break, your home will begin to fill with water. This can happen in the interior walls, soaking the insulation, or the exterior, destroying carpets, flooring and wall paint.
Electrical wiring exposed to water may spark, causing the risk of a fire to rise. Wooden beams affected by water for long periods of time will weaken and warp, causing structural damage to the home.
Cleaning Up After A Broken Pipe
When it comes to water damage, it’s imperative to act fast. Typically working side by side with your insurance company, Dry Tech services will remove water from your property as quickly as possible.
Advanced, home restoring, commercial drying equipment ensures that your water logged property will be dry in a quick and cost effective manner. If caught in time, Dry Tech equipment may even negate the need for home reconstruction.
Effects Of A Long Term Leak
Pipes that leak slowly are destructive and dangerous. You have constant water in your home, whether it be inside the wall or out.
As the water grows stagnant and sits, it will cause rot and mold. Mold is a homeowner’s nightmare, and comes with a costly removal. Mold causes water contamination and problems with air quality as well.
Preserving Your Property
Every property you manage (home, business, real estate investments) have to be insured for water damage, floods and reconstruction as a result of both. Your policy can protect you in an event that feels hopeless.
Prevention is always better than intervention. Addressing a broken pipe when it begins can save you thousands of dollars in damage. It will keep you and your family, employees or tenants safe from the more serious issues that stem from water in the walls. Diligence is key.
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