Property damage caused by freezing weather occurs more frequently and
creates greater damage than is commonly thought. When water freezes,
its volume increases by approximately eleven percent (11%) and this
expansion exerts tremendous force. This force is sufficient to break
concrete or even steel! When even a small amount of water enters a
structure and freezes, the resulting expansion and weakens the
structure allowing more water to enter. The damage cycle continues
until the source problem (the initial entry point) is repaired.
A number of variables acting separately or together contribute to
freeze damage. A drop in temperature, the type of building
construction, the amount and quality of insulation, the direction and
force of wind, and other weather-related conditions are all
contributing factors.Puroclean is a Denver Water Damage cleanup company and is available 24 hours a day for all of your emergency needs.
Posted December 17, 2009 at 11:18 AM
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