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If your pipes are put under excessive stress, it can cause them to burst. The water can then penetrate your floors and drywall, leading to structural damage, insulation degradation, and the possibility of mold growth. While a water damage restoration team can help restore what has been affected, the guide below looks at some of the reasons this problem occurs so you can take preventive action.

What Causes Your Pipes to Leak?

1. Pressure

Pressure is needed to move water to and from your plumbing to a faucet or toilet. However, if this pressure is too high, the pipes will rupture. Check the tension in your plumbing by placing a pressure gauge underneath a spout. Anything above 60 psi is too high. A plumber can install a pressure reducing value to guide it back down to normal levels—between 30-50 psi.

2. Corrosion

water damage restorationPipes often corrode with age or if there is a pH imbalance in the water. With this happens, rust buildup will cause water to back up. For a while, this may cause your faucets to produce only trickles of water—but over time, the pressure will cause the pipe to burst. To avoid water damage restoration, contact a plumber as soon as you notice a trickling sink or showerhead so that the pipes can be flushed or replaced.

3. Incorrect Installation

Pipes that are installed incorrectly will shake and move slightly off their original position every time you turn a faucet on or flush the toilet. Often called “water hammer” by plumbers, this will eventually cause the pipes to disconnect and fall, soaking the walls and floors around them. 

 

If your piping has burst in your home and you require water damage restoration, the team at Restoration 1 of Greater Las Vegas in Nevada is here to help. Specializing in emergency after-care, they restore commercial and residential establishments that have suffered due to a sewage backup, storm, fire, or another disaster. They are available 24/7 to ensure you will get the help you need when you need it. Call (702) 941-6406 to speak to a representative or visit them online for more information about their services. 

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