Frigid Temps & Burst Pipes Cost Homeowners Millions; Breeds Mold

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Frigid Temps & Burst Pipes Cost Homeowners Millions; Breeds Mold

Wednesday February 7, 5:00 am ET

FloLogic Saves More Than Pipes

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RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- With record temperatures

freezing much of the country, many homeowners find themselves in a

mess of cold water - - the result of frozen and burst pipes. Efforts

like covering pipes, opening cabinets and leaving water faucets

dripping are necessary for protection, but never guaranteed.

" Protecting a home from flooding due to cracked pipes requires a

multi- faceted approach, " says Chuck De Smet, FloLogic

president. " Simply covering pipes and running water won't ensure

protection from water damage. The added support of the FloLogic

System® will shut the water off to the entire residence to avoid

costly damage and potential mold growth. "

Damage due to frozen water pipes and failures in plumbing appliances

and pipes ranks No. 2 in filed property claims behind

hurricanes/natural disasters. The impact is financial, costing

hundreds of millions of dollars in repairs each year, emotional, and

can be unhealthy, due to mold that can begin to grow in just a

matter of hours.

Other astonishing facts and statistics relating to water damage:

-- A 1/8-inch crack in a water hose or pipe can release up to

250 gallons

of water a day.

-- Numerous lawsuits involving mold following water damage,

settled for an

average of $500,000 each.

-- Studies show that remediation of damaged homes can cost more

than $150

per square foot.

-- Indoor exposure to mold caused by water damage has been

linked to lung

bleeding and sudden death among infants. Older children may

suffer

allergy symptoms including nasal stuffiness, coughing and eye

irritation.

ABOUT FLOLOGIC, INC.

The FloLogic System, succinctly known as " the circuit breaker for

your home plumbing system " ® utilizes an automatic shutoff valve

designed to minimize or prevent damage caused by leaks in water

supply lines and plumbing failures. A control panel monitors water

flow and automatically stops it to avoid damaging floods. The

FloLogic System, has been awarded " Best of What's New " by Popular

Science magazine in the field of Home Technology; honored as a " Best

Idea " by Fortune Small Business magazine; won the " Innovation " award

by Handy magazine; as well as honored as one of the " Top 100

Products " in both Building Products and Qualified Remodeler

magazines.

For more information visit www.FloLogic.com or call 1-877-FloLogic

(1-877- 356-5644).