In an effort to create a more cost-effective plumbing solution, plumbing companies in the 1970s began installing pipes made of a special plastic resin. Traditionally, metal pipes have always been sturdier but they’re not as affordable so plumbing companies began installing plastic pipes as a cheap alternative, not knowing what a massive problem these pipes would cause.
If your home was built in the last twenty to fifty years, your home’s plumbing system may be comprised of polybutylene pipes. These pipes are erratic and problematic and they need to be replaced.
Plastic Problems
Polybutylene pipes last about ten to fifteen years. After that, they’ll burst without warning. A majority of plumbing problems in older homes usually result from plastic pipes bursting. Burst pipes are destructive and can cause damage to homes by ruining floors, furniture, and valuable possessions.
It’s also worth noting that flooding dramatically raises insurance premiums. If your home is older, you might have these plastic pipes installed and it’s only a matter of time until a pipe bursts without warning. You should ask a plumbing service to inspect your home right away.
Get an Inspection
There are several different kinds of plastic pipes but polybutylene pipes are the worst ones. If you’re not sure whether you have polybutylene pipes, call a plumbing service to conduct an inspection in your home.
Replacement Costs are Worth it
The cost of repairing flood damage is much higher than the cost of replacing your plastic pipes with proper pipes. It’s definitely worth getting rid of your polybutylene pipes because they are so unstable.
If you’re not sure whether your pipes are made of polybutylene or you know that they are and you’d like to get them replaced, you should contact Cummings Plumbing by visiting their website.
