Central Florida Whole-Home Repiping
While a repiping project may seem intimidating at first glance, it’s a valuable service for your plumbing system. Pipes need to remain in good condition in order to minimize the risk of leaks, water damage or drops in water pressure. These problems waste water, and make household tasks such as laundry and cooking more difficult or expensive to accomplish.
If pipes break completely, fixtures and appliances connected to your plumbing won’t work at all and may cause flooding! Quality whole-home repiping increases the efficiency and reliability of your entire plumbing system, making it a great investment. That's where Dial Duron Service Co. comes in.
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The When and Why of Repiping
Despite hiding under floors or behind walls, whole home repiping provides immediate benefits. Old pipes are at high risk of corrosion, leaking and bursting. Their vulnerability to specific issues will depend on the materials used in their construction. Older Central Florida homes will have likely relied on these materials for decades.
For repiping specialists, it becomes a question of “when you should” repipe your house rather than “if you should”.
Types of Plumbing Pipes
Cast iron pipes were once the most popular option for plumbing systems. Galvanized steel was standard prior to 1970, before polybutylene became the material of choice until the late 1990’s. However, despite being common forms of piping at the time, each of these materials were eventually found to be vulnerable to corrosion and breakage. Even copper piping degrades after enough time passes.
Should Polybutylene Pipes Be Replaced?
Yes, the material in polybutylene (or PB) pipes becomes brittle with age, often wearing down from oxidants which destroys the material. This can make this type of piping prone to fractures and pipe breaks.
Unfortunately, this type of pipe is very common in Central Florida. Your repiping specialist will help you determine how to best replace your polybutylene pipes during your whole-home repiping project.
What Are the Effects of Pipe Corrosion?
Regardless of the material used, corrosion should be avoided. This kind of damage will result in leaks, which in turn causes a host of other plumbing concerns. Pipe breaks, cracks, exposure to toxic materials, mold growth and water damage are just a few potential issues. That's why we recommend becoming aware of the signs that repiping may be needed.
When Should I Repipe My House?
- If your plumbing is making odd noises
- If your water tastes funny
- If your pipes are continually becoming clogged
- If your water appears to be discolored
- If your water pressure has changed
Your plumber may recommend whole home repiping or only replacing certain sections of your plumbing.
Call our team today at (321) 341-3625 to schedule an appointment for repiping.