How old are the pipes in your home? Depending on the age of your home, they might have not been replaced until recently. This can be a problem if your home contains polybutylene pipes. From the 1970s until the 1990s,… Read More
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The Dangers of Galvanized Steel Pipes
Before the invention of today’s common plumbing pipes, one of the most common materials for piping was galvanized steel. While this material was once thought to be revolutionary, we have since found that it is ineffective and dangerous. Today, most… Read More
Replacing Dangerous Polybutylene Pipes
Polybutylene pipes were an inexpensive option that was easy to install. Throughout the 1970s and on through the late 90s, many home builders used this material. Estimates project that polybutylene pipes were installed in up to 10 million homes in… Read More
Replacing Old Galvanized Steel Pipes
Originally invented as an alternative to lead piping, galvanized steel piping became famous for home plumbing in the 60’s. After decades this once effective piping solution has been found faulty, steel pipes will corrode and rust on the inside causing… Read More
4 Questions About Replacing Polybutylene Pipes
If you have polybutylene pipes in your home, it is critical that you have them replaced. Replacing them with a different kind of pipe, such as CPVC, is so important because the old ones will eventually burst. When this happens, it’ll… Read More