# Protecting pipes from frost

> A frozen pipe can split and flood a room when it thaws. Lagging is cheap and quick to fit.

A frozen pipe can split and flood a room when it thaws. Lagging is cheap and quick to fit.

## Pipes most at risk

- Pipes in the loft, garage or outside walls.
- Outside taps and their supply pipes.
- Pipes near air bricks or vents.

## What to do

Fit foam lagging to exposed pipes, fit a cover on outside taps and keep the heating on low when you are away in a cold spell.

If a pipe does freeze, thaw it gently with a hairdryer or warm towels, never with a flame.

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Source: https://oakline.etchwpkitstest.site/protecting-pipes-from-frost/
Updated: 2026-11-02