A broken water pipe can be a messy – and potentially costly- situation. And now, with much of the U.S. and Alabama gripped by sub-freezing temperatures, concern about home safety has grown.
Pipes freeze when the water inside them drops below 32 degrees, causing it to expand and exert pressure on the pipe. That pressure can lead to cracks and ruptures. Uninsulated areas such as exterior walls, crawl spaces, attics or basements are all especially vulnerable…