Water Pipes Freezing In Attic

Insulate exposed pipe.

Water pipes freezing in attic.

Wherever water supply lines pass through the attic foam pipe insulation sleeves should be. When running pipe from a slab to an attic use cross linked polyethylene tubing or pex instead of copper. If there is only a drip or trickle of water you may have a frozen pipe. But plumbing pipes in an unheated area such as an attic crawl space and garage are at risk of freezing.

Use heat tape on problem pipes. That s why your forgotten can of soda in the freezer exploded. Inspect carefully to see if you notice any line. Turn on the faucet.

Moving plumbing pipes from a slab to an attic use pex pipe. Because the reality is if you end up with a burst pipe in your attic due to freezing the amount of water damage is going to be extensive. It can potentially flood every floor of your home within a few minutes. Often inexpensive foam pipe insulation is enough for moderately cold climates.

Pex is flexible cross linked. If you find any broken pipes turn off the main water supply to the house. Within minutes water will travel throughout your attic down your wall cavities and through your ceiling. Of pleasant ridge mich most people are aware that when water freezes it expands.

Photo courtesy of angie s list member bret s. Check along the water supply lines taking note of very cold spots.