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2. Water damage - Wikipedia

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   According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 13.7% of all water used in the home today can be attributed to plumbing leaks. [2] On average that is approximately 10,000 gallons of water per year wasted by leaks for each US home. A tiny, 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can release up to 250 gallons of water a day. [3]

3. Two-story tall icicles hang from Detroit home after pipe burst

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   Frozen water pipes can damage home if they burst, spraying water everywhere, but it rarely gets this bad. "A broken pipe flooded this house and turned the side into this: thick ice ... The running ...

4. How to keep your pipes from freezing during cold temperatures ...

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   When temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, water has the potential to freeze and expand in pipes. Once the expansion puts pressure on the pipes, cracks and leaks can occur.

5. Home repair - Wikipedia

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   Water infiltration is one of the most insidious sources of home damage. Small leaks can lead to water stains, and rotting wood. Soft, rotten wood is an inviting target for termites and other wood-damaging insects. Left unattended, a small leak can lead to significant structural damage, necessitating the replacement of beams and framing.

6. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   However, these pipes can become clogged or damaged, which causes excess water to put pressure on internal walls and basement floors. Water build up inside window wells, after heavy rain or snow, can lead to leaks through basement window seams. Window well covers can be used to prevent water from accumulating in the window well.

7. Jump in burst pipe claims as people try to reduce energy ...

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   Problems with burst pipes appear to have worsened as households try to cut their energy use, an insurer has warned. Aviva said it dealt with a surge in calls about weather-related insurance claims ...