What Homeowners in Should Know About Repiping

Repiping,

Be aware of the following warning signs if you think your pipes are leaking – you might need repiping:

Low water pressure or low flow
Higher water bill
Damp walls, floors or ceiling
Water meter runs when water is off
Discolored water
Water stains on tub or sink
Smelly water or musty smell
Greenish color surface on pipes (green spots on the pipes)

What Causes Pipe Problems?

Slab Leaks
Slab leaks refer to water leaking through your foundation. If you hear

Acidic Water or High Water Flow
Acidic water can produce a corrosive effect on copper piping and slowly cause pipes to fail. This can impact the entire plumbing system with pinhole leaks

Undersized water system

Acidic water can produce a corrosive effect on copper piping and slowly cause pipes to fail. This can impact the entire plumbing system with pinhole leaks.

Why is it Important to Fix Pipe Problems?

If you do not fix pipe problems, they can cause severe damage over time.

Some problems are:

Black mold,
Structural damage,
Increased insurance costs,
Reduced property value

The Solution is Re-Piping:

The long-term solution is repiping, complete replacements of the water supply system.

Benefits Of Repiping:

Improved Water Pressure
You will notice an increase in water pressure when filling bathtubs and sinks. Your toilet will fill faster and your shower pressure will be much stronger. Increased Hot Water.
If the pipes leading to your hot water repiping usually increases the flow into your hot tank, allowing it to heat the water much faster.
Cleaner Water
Low Maintenance
A repiped plumbing system should be relatively maintenance free for years, saving you money on consistent repairs.
Peace of mind – Increase your property value!

Change to PEX piping: what are the benefits of PEX?

PEX pipes are very durable and flexible. PEX pipes offer a number of benefits when repiping your home:

resistant to extreme high and low temperatures
does not transfer heat as quickly as copper which conserves energy
resists scale build-up common with copper pipes, and does not pit or corrode when exposed to acidic water
more resistant to breakage caused by freezing than copper pipe
less chance of leaks and very efficient
water flows more quietly
provide fast flowing water and can reduce your utility bills
environmentally friendly
more cost-effective than copper pipe
safer to install because a torch is not needed to secure connections
more affordable than plumbing with copper because the material is more cost-effective and it requires less effort from Plumbers to install a new plumbing system using PEX pipes.