{"id":19334,"date":"2019-02-19T08:17:20","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T08:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=19334"},"modified":"2019-02-19T09:24:47","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T09:24:47","slug":"when-you-should-re-pipe-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/when-you-should-re-pipe-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"When you Should Re-pipe your house?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Have you ever thought about the plumbing in your home? The truth is that most people don\u2019t, you simply turn on the tap and the water comes out. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/water.org\/our-impact\/water-crisis\/\">running water is still a luxury<\/a> in many parts of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">While you\u2019re thinking about your plumbing you may want to consider the quality f your water and whether you need to add a filtration system; if you\u2019re re-piping your home it\u2019s a great time to put in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterfiltermag.com\/best-whole-house-water-filter-reviews\/\">whole house filtration system.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>So how do you know if you need to re-pipe your home?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">There are several factors that can influence your decision;<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Local Events<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Take a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.truflopumps.com.au\/\">look at the local mine dewatering systems<\/a> and when they are going to be replaced or upgraded. There\u2019s a good chance that replacing the industrial pumps will increase the pressure in your home and strain any weak areas in your pipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a> <span lang=\"en-US\">This can cause them to start leaking, potentially giving you a huge issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">In fact you should inspect your plumbing regularly to see if there are any issues, such as leaks or corroded pipes. Don\u2019t forget, many pipes are hidden behind the walls and floors, look for damp patches and stains; this can indicate a plumbing issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Another clue is the presence of yellow or brown water from your taps; this will show the pipes are decaying on the inside and may be on their last legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Age<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">If your plumbing was installed before the 1970\u2019s and not been upgraded since then there is a good chance that the pipe work is nearing the end of its life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">If your pipe work is older than this then you may find that you still have lead pipes in your home. Lead is a heavy metal that absorbs into the water and then collects in your body. Over time the amount of lead in your body will accumulate and has been linked with a variety of health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The modern approach to plumbing is to use plastic or copper pipes. Copper will generally last longer, while plastic is more flexible and better for tight spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>When To Replace<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">If you have lead pipes then you have a serious health risk, you need to replace the pipes immediately. If your pipes are just getting old and showing signs of corrosion then remodeling a home is a good time to replace the pipes; this is also when you may want to re-design the plumbing work to fit your own needs anyway. <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">It is possible to replace sections of your pipes as you redesign specific rooms. However, this is not generally the most cost efficient solution, although it may help you to spread the cost of re-piping your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span lang=\"en-US\">While it is possible to replace the pipes in your home yourself, you\u2019ll find that it is generally better to get the professionals to do it for you. A new system can actually stop leaks you didn\u2019t know you had and save you money on your water bills.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever thought about the plumbing in your home? The truth is that most people don\u2019t, you simply turn on the tap and the water comes out. 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