Is Copper Repiping In the Cards?
Posted by GuestPoster / plumbingIf you have an older home, then you might have plenty of plumbing woes, and you’re not alone. Leaky pipes, poor water pressure and inconsistent water temperatures are just some of the problems that many homeowners have, particularly when their home was built before the 1980′s. But don’t think that just because your home is an older one, that you have to put up with a less than satisfactory plumbing system. It could be that copper repiping is just what you need.
The first thing you should do is ascertain that this is in fact the issue at hand. While there are many different things that can cause a leak or poor water pressure, the combination of those two, plus water discoloration and water temperatures that just can’t seem to stay the same almost always indicate that repiping is a must.
Secondly, you’ll want to call in a specialist, confirm the problem, and get a quote. Make sure that you know what needs to be done, and have a few repipe specialists review the problem before you hire one for the job. You’ll also have to decide on the material to be used. Copper is the preferred method for this kind of job, and while it’s more expensive than synthetic options like PEX or PVC, it will likely last longer and do a better job, so you’ll find that the return on your investment is well worth it.
Having the repipe completed is usually not a major deal. It can almost always be done in just one day, and you will likely be able to sleep at home that night. And when you get in the shower and get nice clear water that stays just the right temperature for the whole time, you’ll know that you made the right decision in repiping your home.

