| A burst pipe is a common household problem. One | | | | more aware of what causes it, they can take |
| news report told of such an incident in one | | | | preventive measures and avoid incurring losses |
| apartment in Minneapolis where a pipe in the | | | | due to burst pipes. The age of the pipes is one |
| basement burst while the tenants were sleeping. | | | | factor. Naturally, any object weakens with age |
| The burst pipe caused flooding in the basement, | | | | and pipes certainly are no exception. No matter |
| damaging appliances and soaking other personal | | | | what type of pipes a building has, they will |
| items. Even big institutions and commercial | | | | eventually get old and wear down. This is also |
| establishments deal with burst pipes from time to | | | | means that aside from water pipes, other pipes |
| time. Take for example the incident in the | | | | like those connected to the sewerage system |
| University of Minnesota just this year when a | | | | can also burst and that would need urgent sewer |
| cooling system pipe burst and sent water flowing | | | | back up cleaning. Low temperatures also |
| from one floor to another, creating an estimated | | | | contribute to burst pipes because the cold |
| $1 million worth of damages. | | | | expands pipe material and this makes the pipes |
| Although common, not everyone knows exactly | | | | weak and susceptible to bursting. |
| why pipes burst. Perhaps if homeowners are | | | | |