Older homes often have lovely architecture and many great details that make them attractive for today’s homebuyers. Unfortunately, they also usually have a lot of older systems that can cause many problems for you, including an older electrical system and an older plumbing system.
Some people refer to older plumbing systems as “classic plumbing,” by which they mean plumbing made of metal pipes. If you buy a house that has this classic plumbing, you may want to consider hiring a repiping company in California to change it out. Otherwise, you could experience some of these many drawbacks:
Lead Health Hazards
A lot of classic plumbing systems are either composed of lead pipes or of pipes that have lead in them. While lead is a strong and long-lasting material, it is also bad for your health in high levels. If your pipes are made of lead or have lead in them, that lead can get into your drinking water.
Exposure to lead can cause developmental delays in children, and it can cause a number of other health problems in people of all ages.
Corrosion
Metal pipes are prone to corrosion, no matter what type of material they are composed of. Corrosion can lead to all kinds of problems with the plumbing, as well as put dangerous materials into your drinking and cleaning water.
Rather than wait until your pipes burst or you have some other plumbing emergency because of corrosion, you should consider repiping. Many non-corrosive materials are available now, including PEX piping, which is long-lasting and will not leach dangerous materials into your water.
Pitting
Copper was another popular choice for classic plumbing systems. It’s still used in modern plumbing systems, but it is not as widespread a choice as it once was. Copper may be long-lasting, but it is also prone to pitting. The metal corrodes with time, leaving behind small holes.
While pitting may not sound like a big problem, those small holes can lead to major issues. Pressure can build up in the pipes, leading to bursting. The corrosion can also continue, turning those small holes into much bigger ones. With copper, it’s not a matter of whether there will be pitting; it’s a matter of when. Repiping will be on your list sooner or later.
Sediment Buildup
Metal pipes like those used in classic plumbing systems are prone to buildup of sediment. The minerals are attracted to the metal, and the textured pipe provides the perfect place for the sediment to catch and collect. Over time, the sediment will block the pipes, causing problems with water pressure and leading to damages. The sediment can also start to build up in unhealthy levels in your water.
A modern alternative like PEX piping in California is resistant to sediment buildup, ensuring that you will have clean drinking water and won’t experience the plumbing problems that buildup can cause.
Difficult Installation and Repair
Cutting and fitting metal pipes is a difficult job. If your home has small nooks or corners where the plumbing has to be routed, installing or repairing those pipes can be even more difficult. You’ll be out the use of your plumbing system longer if you need a repair, and you’ll end up paying much more for the repair.
Again, PEX piping is a modern solution to this problem. The flexible tubing can easily wrap around any corner, and it can go into tight spaces. No special connectors are required for the piping to make the turn.
Classic plumbing should remain a classic. Those older plumbing systems have proven to be problematic in many ways. If you still have one of these older systems in your home, you should talk to a repiping plumber about some more modern options that will better serve your home without these potential issues.
Integrity Repipe is a trusted California repiping company, and we are ready to help you upgrade your home with a more suitable plumbing system for its needs over the next several decades. We are specialists in PEX piping, but we also work in all other types of piping. We will help you understand your options so that you can get the best plumbing system for your home, no matter its age. Call us today to schedule a consultation with a repiping plumber.
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