The season is changing and before you know it the winter months will be upon us. Winter is the season that brings lots of things such as holidays, turkey dinners and cold weather. One of the problems with the cold weather is that there are pipes that run water to and from your home that goes through the ground and some of them are above the ground. When the weather is too cold and the water is at a temperature that it will freeze, the pipes can also freeze. The water needs to be able to move freely through the pipes and if there is some restriction such as frozen water, the pipe can and will burst. This can be the pipes that lead to the home, sprinklers and even the pool. If they burst you are now susceptible to water damage that can encroach on your home and possibly cause structural damage. Water damage is not something that you should mess with since it can lead to property damage as well as mold and mildew growth. Make sure that you do what you can do prevent water damage to your home which includes protecting your pipes.

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How to Make Sure Water Pipes Don’t Freeze: If you walk around your home and look for pipes that are exposed to the elements you need to take note of them. You also need to look in your attic and basement for pipes as well. You want to be sure that you use some type of insulation to cover any pipes well so that they are less likely to freeze. You can use towels, insulation or newspaper to cover the pipes and be sure that they are secured with some type of tape or wrap. You should also keep track of the weather and if there is a night or two that is going to be extremely cold you can shut the water off to that pipe or area so that the water does not try to move through. This can stop the pipe from bursting if the water does end up freezing. Give the pipe some time to thaw out in the morning before you turn the water back on.
Water Damage House Repairs: If you are unlucky enough to have a pipe that has burst and flood your home, you need to contact a water damage restoration company as soon as possible. The water damage can lead to mold and mildew to grow in your home. This can be dangerous to the health of your loved ones that live in the home. The excess water will need to be removed from the home so that it can be dried out. The drying process is important to ensure that it is dried all the way. It has to dry out completely which should be done by a professional that has the right tools and equipment to do it right. The restoration process can also remove any damaged property that is not able to be saved from the flood.

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