Prepare your home for snow storm
February 7, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
The UK is about to be hit by a bout of severe weather, with homeowners being warned to properly prepare their houses.
The Met Office has forecast up to seven inches of snowfall in the country over the coming days and Halifax Home Insurance says that we should all be insulating our pipes.
If the weather predictions are correct, temperatures could drop to as low as -10 degrees Celsius, potentially leading to burst pipes.
The most common place for this kind of incident is said to be the loft, meaning that when the water thaws and begins leaking it causes maximum damage to the entire house.
“Water from a burst pipe within a loft space can very quickly cause damage to plaster ceilings, wall plaster, kitchen units, electrical wiring and decoration, as well as carpets, beds, electrical items and other contents within a property,” said Vicky Emmot from Halifax.
“So by simply insulating your pipes you can help to protect yourself from unwanted disasters this winter. It is also worth considering how prepared you would be if the worst was to happen.”
Halifax has some tips to avoid a burst pipe disaster, with insulating exposed pipes being the first action to take.
Homeowners are also told to ensure that the water tank is insulated, the loft door is open (if possible) and all external taps are switched off.
