Is Your Business Ready for Winter in Shady Spring?

11/21/2022 (Permalink)

We restore commercial property damage 24-hours a day in Raleigh County.

Our local team in Beckley responds to commercial water damage emergencies in Shady Spring 24-hours a day. During the winter, freezing temperatures can cause pipes to freeze. Here are some tips from the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety for preventing pipes from freezing:

• Inspect and seal or repair all cracks, holes, leaks, windows, doors, and other openings on exterior walls with caulk or insulation to prevent cold air from penetrating the wall cavity 
• Insulate and seal around attic penetrations such as partition walls, vents, plumbing stacks, and electric and mechanical chases 
• Ensure your pipes in hard-to-reach places like attics, crawl spaces, and outside walls are insulated—wrap pipes and faucets in unheated or minimally heated areas of the building 
• Make sure your existing freeze-protection devices and alarms are in good working order. Test freeze stats (low-temperature sensing device) and valves before the weather gets cold. 
• Pipes leading to the exterior should be shut off and drained at the start of winter. If these exterior faucets do not have a shut-off valve inside the building, have one installed by a plumber.  
• Hire a licensed fire protection specialist to conduct routine maintenance on your sprinkler system. Discuss the system's exposure to winter weather and potential mitigation options.

Call Us Today!

When you have a water damage emergency in your Shady Spring business or home, our local team in Beckley can help. Call us today at 304-253-6633.

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