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Freeze Damages Found US Nationwide

Winter 2002 - 2003

*Every winter in the freeze areas poses these problems and possibilities.

Please keep in mind - these are different properties!

You can click on any photo to show an enlargement.

Above: photo is from a second bidder.

The first contractor did not add enough antifreeze to protect the system from freeze damage. The toilet froze.

 

Above: The water is flowing into the remainder of the house. Ruining the ceilings, walls, carpet, sub-flooring.

 

Above: This is actually thawing ice. Winter temperatures had risen to begin the thaw.

 

A new style water meter made of plastic. The plastic cracked in the freezing temperatures. Water is spraying into the property at full pressure from the city supply.

 

Above: Icicles form in the basement creating a cave like appearance in this house.

 

Above: Icicles form in the basement creating a cave like appearance in this house.

 

Above: The water supply lines burst and flooded the property. By the time the contractor arrived - inches of ice had formed.

 

Above: The after effects - remember, ice is just frozen water. Water damage is the prime source of mold. Here - mold is forming which creates additional damage beyond the obvious.

Above: Burst water supply lines in a second floor bathroom. A pool is actively forming on the floor while the overflow is seeping through to the livingroom below.

 

Water flowing from supply lines which burst in the walls. The water is flowing into the basement area.

 

Above: Water accumulates in the finished basement. Ceiling tiles have fallen and are floating in the accumulation.

 

Above: the pipes on the second floor burst.

The water frozen as it fell into the kitchen.

As it continued to flow - it covered the contents, cabinets and structure into a huge icicle.

 

Above: Icicles form in the basement creating a cave like appearance in this house.

 

Above: Icicles form in the basement creating a cave like appearance in this house.

 

Above: The entire property sat in freezing temperatures for a long time prior to being inspected or secured. The structural parts are heaved and ruined.

 

Above: The hallway above gives the appearance that the house itself is melting in a spring thaw.

Read other Articles on SIRs

The Problem with HUD's Requirement to Clean Toilets prior to Winterization - (warning may be graphically offensive)

The Industry Standard of Securing and Preservation

Mold: Myth and Madness

Recap of HUD Meeting in Washington, D.C. April 25th, 2007

 

Available Courtesy of FEMA

Mold and Mildew: Cleaning Up Your Flood-Damaged Home
 

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