Residential Pipes and Freezing Conditions Guide

Depending on a home’s age and water usage, you may find many kinds of pipes throughout. However, some materials tolerate the cold better than others, and your policyholders may be at risk for catastrophic losses if their pipes can’t withstand freezing temperatures.
Fill out the form to receive our Residential Pipes and Freezing Conditions Guide to learn more about which materials are most likely to freeze and where you may find them.
Featured pipes include:
• Cast iron and galvanized steel
• Copper
• PVC
• PEX
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