Pipe Bursting Issues: 1

5/2/2018 (Permalink)

In January of 2018, Jackson, Mississippi, was taken back by a surprise freeze.  The same weather issue occurred in early February of 2018 as well.  During this freeze, many commercial businesses and residential homes were affected by water damage due to freezing pipes.  Some important tips to remember when freezing weather affects a region are as follows:

1.  Protect your pipes!  As water hardens, it expands.  Drain water from outside faucets.  Disconnect hoses from outside faucets.  Protect water pipes with insulation.

2. Make sure the head is functioning properly in your business or home before freezing weather occurs.

3. Make sure your gutters are not clogged because that can cause the ice not to have a way to drain as ice is melting off a roof.  

In our next blog, we will give you some more tips on how to protect yourself and be prepared before bad weather strikes.  And remember when it happens and you are in need of help, call SERVPRO of Jackson & SERVPRO of Madison County at 601-353-2286.  We are always here to help!