Here is what to look for — Part 1
While spending more time at home, you have probably started noticing repairs you need to make.
You may have even tackled a few home improvement projects. However, there are some improvements you might not consider, because they’re hidden until they reach their breaking point - like your home’s plumbing system.
You rely on the pipes to bring safe water into your home for cleaning, laundry and drinking every day. But you can’t usually tell something is wrong until they leak, creating water damage costing thousands of dollars.
There are signs which indicate it is time to repipe your home. When you do it right, that one project can save thousands of dollars and lots of future headaches by preventing leaks, water damage and unsafe drinking water.
Is your home more than 50 years old?
If the original pipes were not replaced, repiping might be a good idea - before large-scale water damage occurs. Older homes typically used galvanized pipes prone to corrosion, leaking and bursting.
If your house was built even earlier - around the 1920s - the pipes were probably made of polybutylene and or lead. These materials are dangerous and should be replaced immediately.
Polybutylene is highly prone to breaking and leaking, so it’s only a matter of time before a serious problem occurs. And lead seeps into drinking water, which can cause serious health problems for your family.