3 Pipes to Stop Using Right Now

When it comes to plumbing, you want to make sure that the pipes in your home are of the best quality available. At Greenway Plumbing, our plumbers will provide you with top quality service for whatever plumbing work you need done. If you’re noticing signs of wear, flaking, rust, or leaks with your pipes, it’s best to have them replaced to prevent potential damage to your home. Replumbing may seem like a hassle, but with the correct pipes you won’t have to worry about any plumbing issues in the future.

Here are 3 pipes that you should stop using in your home:

If you have an older home, it’s possible that some of your pipes are still made of lead. Until the 1930s, lead was one of the main materials used for home plumbing pipes. Most lead pipes were used to connect your municipality’s water supply lines to your home. Medical professionals now associate lead as being toxic to your health, so it’s extremely important to get any lead pipes replaced.

Replacing lead pipes in the 70s and up to the mid-90s, polybutylene pipes have been used in the southern, midwest, and northwest of the United States. Polybutylene pipes have been found to react poorly with chlorine, which can damage them over time. If you are aware of polybutylene pipes in your home, our plumbing experts at Greenway Plumbing can have them replaced for an affordable price.

Bituminous fiber pipes, commonly known as Orangeburg pipes, are used for drainage and sewage purposes in most homes. Since these pipes are found underneath your home, they are susceptible to water and tree root damage. Replacing them will ensure that you won’t have any plumbing or sewage problems in the future. 

When checking any pipes in your home, you’ll want to look for any wear, flaking, rusting, or brown or black coloring to the pipes. These are the typical signs that your pipe quality is starting to deteriorate. It is also important that you monitor your water quality as well. Changes in the color, taste, or smell can also be signs that you need to replace your pipes. Replacing bad pipes before they leak or cause damage to your home is very important. A trained plumber can better assess your plumbing to determine if you’re in need of new pipes.

If you or someone you know have lead, polybutylene, or orangeburg pipes in your home, it is recommended that the pipes are removed and replaced. Greenway Plumbing provides top-quality plumbing services and can handle any of your plumbing needs. Redoing your old pipes will ensure that your plumbing system is up to standard and that your home is protected from any plumbing issues. If you have questions about plumbing pipes or would like one of our plumbers to assess your current pipes, please contact us at callgreenway.com.