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What Causes A Pipe To Burst?

Knowing the reasons behind why your pipes might burst is important, because you can try to prevent this from happening. In this article, we will discuss some reasons your pipes might burst.

Too Much Pressure

Sometimes a clog can cause the water pressure in your pipes to increase to the point where they eventually will burst. This problem will often be caused be a clogged toilet, and a sign of this can be that you are suddenly noticing lower water pressure at some of your faucets. Sometimes, however, there are no signs, and you will only know that there has been a burst pipe because there is a bulge in the floor, or because water will be coming out of a downstairs ceiling.

Freezing in the Winter

If your pipes are in the basement or in a crawl space and if your pipes are regularly exposed to temperatures below freezing, they can be at risk for freezing. When water freezes inside your pipes, they can burst. It is helpful to keep your pipes above freezing by turning up the temperature, by wrapping them in an insulated pipe wrapping, or by leaving the faucet on at a drip.

Tree Roots

A common problem is having tree roots that grow around your pipes. This is because the tree roots need water to grow, and because there will be moisture around your piping in areas where there are leaky spots. The issue comes when a tree's root structure entwines around a weak spot in the pipe and causes it to burst.

Collapsed Pipes

Sometimes the ground can shift after a home has been constructed, and this can affect the pipes that are located under the ground. The reasons can be due to environmental changes or because of construction projects. The shifted soil can cause an undue amount of weight to fall on your pipes, and this can cause them to rupture. To prevent against this, you can inform workers that your pipes run underground near the construction site.

If you need a 24/7 emergency plumber for a plumbing and sewer repair, contact the team at Mastercraft H&C Plumbing today.

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How to Cool Down Your Energy Bill This Summer

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Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?

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When Do I Need To Replace My Furnace?

Often times people rush out to get a new furnace or system when repair is all that is needed. There are some instances however when replacement is the only option and knowing the difference can save you money and time. Here are three instances in...

What Is Involved in a Furnace Tune-Up?

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Debunking Energy Saving Myths

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What Is a Zone Temperature Control System?

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Many of our customers looking for new ac units in Redford , already know what brand and model air conditioner they want, but often ask us about how they are installed. Installation of an air conditioner is just as important as selecting the...

When Should You Replace Your Air Conditioner?

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The Importance of Controlling Your Home's Humidity

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Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?

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5 Tips to Help You Save on Air Conditioning Costs

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The Facts About Air Duct Cleaning

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Why is My Furnace Leaking Water?

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