by joshjacoby | Jul 9, 2019 | Home Repipe
The water that comes out of your shower has more to do with the parts you can’t see than the shower head you choose. Specifically, there are valves that control the flow and the temperature of your water, and if these valves are damaged or improperly balanced, they...
by joshjacoby | Jun 25, 2019 | Home Repipe
Most people don’t think about their plumbing until there is a problem, so they don’t know much about how the system works. The concept of re-piping usually just sounds like a big, scary, and expensive job to most. By educating yourself about your home’s piping, you...
by joshjacoby | Apr 24, 2019 | Home Repipe
Whether you get water from the city or you have your own well, there are contaminants in your water. City officials test the water to make sure these contaminants don’t exceed unsafe levels, but it probably doesn’t give you any comfort to know that these materials are...
by joshjacoby | Apr 22, 2019 | Home Repipe
Lead pipes used to be used in homes for plumbing. Lead is a strong material that is durable and resistant to corrosion. At the same time, lead is malleable enough that it can be easily installed. It was an ideal choice for plumbing. That is until we discovered that it...
by joshjacoby | Apr 15, 2019 | Home Repipe
You usually know when there’s a problem with your plumbing and you need to hire a plumber to make some repairs. But you may not know that you’re putting a band aid on a larger problem. You may not realize that your plumbing system is actually experiencing major...
by joshjacoby | Mar 16, 2019 | Home Repipe
Some homes are built directly on a concrete slab, or foundation, rather than on a concrete or wooden frame. Before these homes are built, an engineer must examine the soil to ensure that the ground is able to support the home over the long term and won’t shift. The...
