Freezing Temps: Water Damage in Idaho Falls
Winter weather and temperatures can last well into April in Idaho Falls. With these freezing temperatures comes the risk of water damage from freezing pipes. Water damage from frozen pipes can be detrimental to your home. At Restore Rite , we know the risks frozen pipes can pose to your home, so here is everything you need to know about frozen pipes and how to help prevent them in your own home. What makes frozen pipes so dangerous? Not only are frozen pipes inconvenient, but they can also cause some pretty serious dangers to your home. The most obvious danger of a frozen pipe is the lack of running water. Inability to access running water can hinder daily tasks and functionality in the home. Another potential danger of a frozen pipe is damage to the pipe itself. As water inside the pipe freezes, it also expands. This expansion puts strain on the walls of the pipe and causes a buildup of pressure. Since pipes are nit elastic, they can only handle so much pressure before they...