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2. 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 ...

3. Dozens of homes flooded after water pipe bursts - AOL

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   About 50 homes have been flooded after a water pipe burst in Basingstoke. Residents in Trinidad Close alerted authorities that water was in their homes at about 05:20 GMT, Hampshire and Isle of ...

4. 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]

5. Pipe-in-pipe system - Wikipedia

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   Internal pipes can be seen entering the external pipes in the bottom of the cabinet. In case of an internal leak, water will overflow through the external piping and can be detected inside the cabinet. A pipe-in-pipe system [1] is a form of plumbing where all water pipes are running inside another pipe. Its purpose is to ensure that any leaks ...

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. 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 ...