pex plumbing in tacoma - Repipe Masters

Why Repipe?

Frequent Leaks

If your home or commercial property is experiencing frequent leaks it is a major indicator that it is time to repipe. Frequent leaks are usually caused by old pipes or defective pipes, like Polybutylene. Polybutylene should be replaced as soon as possible.

Low Water Pressure

Low water pressure is a key indicator there is a problem within your pipeline. Low water pressure can be caused due to a leaking pipe, corrosion or a blockage of some sort.

Rusty Or Discolored Water

If the water coming from your facets or showers is not clear and free flowing it is time to consider repiping. Reddish water indicates your pipes are rusting. Not only could they cause damage and leaks it is not healthy for your family.

Neighboring Properties

You've seen or heard about other properties of a similar age in your area needing a repipe.

Why do I care about the type of pipes which are in your walls ?

Polybutylene

Polybutylene piping was used primarily in the 1970’s to the mid-1990’s as are cheap alternative to copper pipes. It has not stood the test of time and has proven to leak, break, and cause major damage to property. In many municipalities you are not able to sell a property that contains Polybutylene – IT WILL FAIL!

Galvanized Steel

Galvanized pipes are no longer used in construction due to lead contaminating the water. Properties built prior to the 1980’s have a high chance of having galvanized pipes. Galvanized pipes corrode, reduce water pressure and can cause discoloration of water. It is very important to get your property repiped if you do have galvanized pipes to ensure safe water.

CPVC

Over a period of time, it gets brittle and cracks and breaks and the glue joints continue to deteriorate through the pipe and go bad. The problems with CPVC pipes can range from:

Turning off the valve by the toilet and having it snap off in the wall
Mopping your floor and hitting the connection, causing it to snap

Copper

Copper pipes have proven reliability since the adoption of use around the 1960's. Depending on the wall thickness, they tend to have a fairly long life span. Older copper pipes could have been joined together with lead based solder and are causing pin-hole leaks and failing at an unprecedented rate. Now is the time to repipe your property using Delta’s proven cost effective solution.

Types of Repipe

Copper Repipe Pex Repipe Drain and waste Repipe Water Service Repipe

Copper Repipe

For interior copper repiping we use Type L hard copper which is thicker than required by code. For our copper repipes all the fittings are brass, bronze or copper.

Natural product that is environmentally friendly
Resistant to corrosion
Requires fewer supports
Leakproof joints
Reliable in the long term
Cost-effective
Inhibits bacterial growth
Will not support combustion
Maintains integrity under extreme condition

Pex Repipe

PEX is a flexible plastic tubing product that has been used for more than 35 years in radiant floor heating, fire safety systems and is a popular choice for modern plumbing and repiping. For our PEX interior repiping projects we prefer high quality Uponor Wirsbo AquaPex or Rehau RAUPEX.

Corrosion resistant
Free of metal contaminants
Resists pitting and scale buildup
Dampens rushing water noise
Eliminates water hammer and singing pipes
Retains heat in hot-water lines
Resists condensation on cold-water lines
NSF International Certification for water purity

Drain and waste Repipe

It is important that waste water be disposed of properly. Drain pipes carry waste water out of your house and into the city sewer system. Leaking pipes, water damage, clogged drains, mold growth, and accidental cross-connections between drain water and drinking water can pose serious risks to the health and safety of your family.

Older homes have either cast iron or galvanized steel lines which over time will eventually corrode. As rust deposits build up inside, the drain clogs, the pipe rusts through, and it will begin to leak. In the meantime, drains in your home; the sinks, and the toilets begin to back up. Underneath the house, the leaking sewage gives off a horrible odor, and if not fixed quickly it will damage your home and eventually cause major heath and financial problems.

If any drain in your house is draining slowly, don’t wait for gravity to solve it, it seldom does. The highly trained crew at RePipe Masters will restore your drain line to its proper function ensuring the health and safety of your family.

Water Service Repipe

Water Lines that need to be repaired or replaced from the city water meter to your home can cause damage to your homes foundation and make for costly water bills. If your homes water service line is made of zinc-plated iron ("galvanized") pipe like many homes built before the mid 1960′s it is susceptible to rusting through and springing a leak.

Problems arise after the zinc coating wears off and the iron pipe is then exposed to the elements. Rust and corrosion begin to deteriorate from the inside, while from the outside invasive tree roots, soil conditions, seasonal changes and landscaping projects can take their toll on this key piece of plumbing.

Galvanized pipe is rated for about 40-50 years of service. If your home was built in the 1970′s or beyond then it's likely to be made of PVC, copper or polyethylene. These pipes can be susceptible to damage by chemicals, roots, rocks, poor installation and shifting ground.

A broken main line to a home or building can cause major problems for everyone involved. When you have a water line leak, our number one priority is restoring your water service and your peace of mind. A service main line repair often requires special skills/training, it is important to hire experienced, dependable contractors who know the ins-and-outs of main water line repair/replacement. Our technicians can locate, repair or replace your water service line. In many cases trenchless technology can be used to replace your water line and prevent the damage and mess of digging up your yard.

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