Is Your Business Prepared for the Upcoming Weather?

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

The cold weather that is moving through our state this week will be bringing cold temperatures which could mean a potential for winter weather and frozen pipes. When pipes freeze, they expand and may burst, leading to major water repairs and damage to your property.

Our team will be here to help mitigate these emergencies when they occur, but we want to provide some information that can potentially help keep your business from having any issues with frozen pipes.

Tips to prevent frozen pipes:

• Keeping a steady drip of water flowing can help keep the pipes free from freezing and ice accumulating.
• Pipe sleeves and heating tape can be applied to insulate the pipes and it is also a good precautionary measure to caulk around gaps where cold drafts can affect pipe temperatures.
• Shut off any outside water sources that you do not need, especially if you are expecting particularly low temperatures. When a building is left unattended, make sure the thermostat is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to circulate uninsulated pipes.

If you are dealing with frozen pipes or water damage from frozen pipes in your commercial building call SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties as soon as possible. You can reach our team of professionals at 501-328-3301.