Hard freeze puts pipes at risk
By Staff
As Old Man Winter makes his way across North Alabama, it’s important to take a few minutes to assess pipe vulnerability. Freezing temperatures could cause pipes to freeze and burst, destroying floors, furniture, appliances and treasured family heirlooms.
Temperatures are expected to be in the single digits beginning Thursday, with a chance of snow on Thursday night.
Weekend lows will be well below freezing, setting up a risky time for homeowners.
Homeowners can reduce the chance their pipes will freeze by insulating pipes in unheated areas and those that run along outside walls, floors and ceilings. Disconnect outside garden hoses, and seal foundation cracks that let arctic air freeze pipes in crawl spaces.
The following steps can also prove valuable:
