Sewer lines are practically a modern miracle, allowing us to take full advantage of all the wonders of home plumbing systems. It lets your bath, garbage disposal, toilet, and more get rid of water that you don’t want. That’s a… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘pipes’
How Long Will My Home’s Plumbing Pipes Last?
Nobody wants to replace the piping in their homes. However, determining how long your pipes will last can be tricky as it depends on when they were installed and what they are made out of. Add to the fact that… Read More
What Causes a Plumbing Pipe to Burst
Everyone has pipes in their plumbing to ensure everything works properly and efficiently. However, any issue with your pipes can cause significant damage and hazardous situations when left untreated. In fact, it is vital to not let your pipes get… Read More
How to Locate Galvanized piping in Your Home
While galvanized piping may not be common in newly built homes, they were a staple of many homes built pre-1960s. The idea was to use a protective coating of zinc to stop your pipes from corrosion and rust, with the… Read More
How to Keep Your Home’s Pipes Cleared this Summer
Nothing ruins the summertime fun more than having to deal with costly home repairs. Of course, a few repairs are inevitable, but in some instances, there are many things you can do at home to prevent problems from popping up in the… Read More
Moving into a Home with Polybutylene Pipes
Since the 1970s, millions of homes across the country were made with polybutylene piping, which was one of the many new building materials that were cheaper, lighter, and easier to produce than traditional metals. However, as these pipe systems started… Read More
The Top Reasons to Remove Polybutylene Pipes
There’s a certain sinking feeling that comes along with realizing that a pipe has burst and your home is flooding. There are, thankfully, a whole host of ways to prevent this from happening to you. It can be simple tips… Read More
Tips for Replacing Polybutylene Pipes
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
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 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