Top Reasons For Burst Pipes

Water in your home or business is never good, but learning about it ahead of time can save you time and money. By knowing what the top causes are for burst pipes you can hopefully avoid the problems that plague property owners, especially in the winter.

Top Reason Pipes Break

• Science behind it: Water is fairly unique. As it cools past the freezing point and transitions from a liquid to a solid it actually expands. So, if your pipes freeze and they have no way to drain or relieve the pressure – they’re going to break as the water expands.

Pipe bursting science video here: http://youtu.be/4i5r65QGUpw

• Water pressure too high: While new pipes can typically withstand whatever you throw at them, older pipes cannot handle high pressures. Whether it’s the material used or a weakness in the pipe, it may be necessary to limit the pressure via a pressure limiting valve to make the system safe.
• Concrete poured directly onto pipes: Pouring concrete directly onto pipes can cause a myriad of issues. Short story up front – don’t do it.
• Backed up plumbing: The top reasons for this is an issue with sewage draining. If you’re not using a tank then it’s likely that your pipes have been compromised outside of the house and you will need to have them cleared or replaced. Not doing so not only poses a health risk but can also lead to problems with other pipes.
• Previous repairs to the pipe: As bad as this sounds, what it really means is that repairs need to be done right the first time. Incomplete or shoddy repairs can easily lead to further problems down the road. Introducing new weak points or letting a small amount of water leak through a bad join will result in the pipe failing again and again.

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