Commercial Property and Frozen Pipes

11/2/2020 (Permalink)

Frozen Pipes can be very costly

Severe weather like heavy snow, ice, harsh winds, and other winter elements can damage your commercial property. Frozen pipes can lead to a costly mitigation to your business. Taking precautions before freezing weather can eliminate costs and save your business from shut down and damage. 

The colder the temperature gets outside, the more likely your indoor and outdoor pipes will freeze and burst. When pipes freeze, the water inside them expands causing increased pressure inside the pipes. The pipes begin to crack or burst and create great property water damage. Flooding can occur and cause your commercial property to close for a long period of time. Keeping your pipes from becoming frozen can save you lots of money, time, and customers.

• Check exposed and exterior pipes for signs of freezing.
• Insulate and seal cracks and openings around exposed pipes.
• Keep interior temperatures above 55 degrees
• Look for signs of excess moisture and dry the area.

If you suspect moisture in your place of business reach out to your local SERVPRO of the Quad Cities.  We can perform a moisture check and make suggestions to prevent further damage.  SERVPRO is your local business with highly trained technicians in water restoration.  Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. When you have an emergency water event, your local area SERVPRO Professionals offer fast, 24-hour emergency services, 365 days per year.