Storm Damage Prevention Tips for St. Clair Shores?

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24-hours a day in Macomb County.

Do you know that an eighth-inch crack in a pipe can be enough to leak up to 250 gallons of water a day? SERVPRO^® of St. Clair Shores responds to storm damage emergencies throughout the winter months, and many of these emergencies involve frozen pipes. The State of Michigan has a great website where you can find helpful information for preventing pipes from freezing.

Before winter hits:

• Insulate pipes in crawl spaces and attics
• Heat tape or thermostatically-controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes
• Use only products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories, and only for the use intended
• Seal leaks that allow cold air inside, especially near pipes
• Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents, and pipes
• Use caulk or insulation to keep cold air out and the heat in. A tiny opening can let enough cold air inside to cause a pipe to freeze with a severe enough wind chill.
• Disconnect garden hoses and, if practical, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of the pipe just inside the house.

Call Us Today!

When your St. Clair Shores home or commercial business has storm damage, SERVPRO^® of St. Clair Shores has a team of technicians trained and certified to restore the storm damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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