From about the late 1970s through the early 1990s, millions of homes across the country were constructed with polybutylene piping , one of many new building materials that were lighter, cheaper, and easier to produce than traditional metal materials. However, as these piping ...
Read MoreOver the years, the preferred material that pipes are constructed with has changed significantly. During the 1980s, a new plumbing material known as ...
View MoreFor many years, galvanized steel was one of the most popular materials which home plumbing lines were constructed from. However, steel was prone to ...
View MoreIf your home’s pipes are making knocking and banging noises, you likely have one of the following problems: Water hammering Expanding/contracting hot ...
View MoreUnfortunately, your home’s plumbing won’t last forever. But if you’re smart, you’ll replace your piping before they corrode and burst, saving you ...
View MoreHave questions about polybutylene piping? We have answers. In this Q&A article, we’ll cover the following common consumer questions: What is ...
View MoreHave you ever heard knocking when you use the water in your home? It can sound like a chugging noise, a soft gradual knock, or a series of loud bangs! ...
View MoreDoes Your Home Have Poly? If your home was built between the years of 1978 and 1995, you may very well have had polybutylene piping installed. At the ...
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