Tag: PB pipe identification
Is Your Home at Risk? How to Spot Polybutylene Plumbing
Buying an older home or noticing unexplained moisture spots can trigger a wave of anxiety for any homeowner. You might be asking yourself, “How do I know if I have polybutylene plumbing?” because this specific type of piping, widely used between 1978 and 1995, is notorious for failing unexpectedly. Identifying these pipes early is not…
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How To Tell If You Have Polybutylene Plumbing (And Why It Matters)
How To Tell If You Have Polybutylene Plumbing (And Why It Matters) If you’re a homeowner in the U.S., especially in a house built between 1978 and 1995, there’s a quiet ticking time bomb hidden inside your walls—polybutylene plumbing. It looks harmless. It’s even cheaper than copper. But over time, it becomes brittle, cracks, and…
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