Frozen Pipes: Common Beliefs Vs Reality

During the winter months, escape-of-water claims often arise following periods of freezing temperatures, leading to significant disruption, damage, and cost. While preventative measures such as pipe insulation and active central heating are widely relied upon, real-world incidents demonstrate that these solutions are not always as effective as assumed. Factors such as installation quality, property occupancy, and system design can all influence whether pipework remains protected or becomes vulnerable to freezing of its contents.

In this webinar, Dr Amir Hajdaei will challenge some of these commonly held assumptions by exploring how and why pipe freezing within pipework systems continues to occur despite the presence of these precautions. He will examine the limitations of typical mitigation measures and highlight the circumstances under which they may fail, and will also present a selection of real case studies, showcasing pipework and fittings that have been damaged or have failed due to freezing conditions.