Can copper pipes freeze without bursting?

Andy Ward, owner of Republic Plumbing in Madison, Tennessee, says both types of piping are susceptible to freezing, but copper pipes pose the bigger risk when temperatures dip below freezing. “PEX will still freeze, but they won’t burst,” he says.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in consideration, do frozen copper pipes always burst?First off, it’s important to note that pipes don’t always burst once they’ve been frozen. It’s the thawing of the pipes that can be your biggest problem. It would seem that pipes burst when the temperature goes below freezing because water expands as it freezes.Also, at what temperature do copper pipes freeze? There is no simple answer. Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but indoor pipes are somewhat protected from outdoor temperature extremes, even in unheated areas of the house like in the attic or garage. Just because it’s 32 degrees outside doesn’t mean the pipes will reach those temperatures. Also asked, can pipes freeze and not burst? Not all freezing pipes burst, explains Paul Abrams, spokesman for Roto-Rooter. But when one does, it’s because water expands when it freezes, adding considerable pressure on unyielding plumbing pipes.How long does it take for pipes to freeze and burst?With a reasonable amount of insulation, even pipes in an unheated area could take up to 6-hours to freeze. This means that the air temperature has to remain at 20° for about 6-hours before there’s a risk of your pipes freezing.

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