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2. Should You Bring Planters In During Freezing ... - AOL

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   Terracotta and Ceramic Pots. Terracotta and ceramic pots can crack due to water absorption. ... you can choose to use frost-proof pots or add a layer of insulation, like burlap or old towels and ...

3. Earthenware - Wikipedia

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   Terracotta flower pots with terracotta tiles in the background Due to its porosity, fired earthenware, with a water absorption of 5-8%, must be glazed to be watertight. [ 11 ] Earthenware has lower mechanical strength than bone china, porcelain or stoneware, and consequently articles are commonly made in thicker cross-section, although they are ...

4. Smudge pot - Wikipedia

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   A smudge pot (also known as a choofa or orchard heater) is an oil-burning device used to prevent frost on fruit trees. Usually a smudge pot has a large round base with a chimney coming out of the middle of the base. The smudge pot is placed between trees in an orchard. The burning oil creates heat, smoke, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.

5. Conservation and restoration of ceramic objects - Wikipedia

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   Damage can occur when ceramics are exposed to freezing temperatures and frost. The problem occurs when ice crystals form inside of the pores of the ceramic piece. The frost inside of the pores will exert pressure onto the fabric of the pottery and cause the material to crack and break. [4]: p.24

6. Terracotta - Wikipedia

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   Unglazed terracotta is suitable for use below ground to carry pressurized water (an archaic use), for garden pots and irrigation or building decoration in many environments, and for oil containers, oil lamps, or ovens. Most other uses require the material to be glazed, such as tableware, sanitary piping, or building decorations built for ...

7. Prepare for the coldest Arctic blast: How to keep your pipes ...

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   Cover outside water spigots. Before the temperature drops below 32 degrees, outdoor water spigots attached to homes should be opened to allow to drain water out, closed and then covered.