Why Does Poly B Piping Leak?

Polybutylene leaks and cracks often occur due to temperature changes, chlorine corrosion, and weak fittings. These factors are largely unavoidable, and almost all Poly B piping will eventually leak. 

One of the main weaknesses of Poly B piping is how fragile is. When the water in your Poly B pipe is cold, it expands as it nears freezing, and the added pressure ruptures the fitting, causing leaks and bursts. Hot water can wear away at the protective coating and cause the pipe to become brittle, making it prone to leaks.

Another cause of Poly B piping leaks is the chlorine used in the water treatment process to disinfect drinking water. Chlorine disinfects water before reaching your tap, but the trace amounts of chlorine left in the piping can bind with Polybutylene, eroding the fittings and the protective shell over time.

If you still have Poly B piping in your home, time is of the essence. Poly B installations have been removed from the standard plumbing code of approved materials in 2005, which means homes that still contain Poly B piping are vulnerable to a leak or crack at a moment's notice. Avoid catastrophe and get immediate 604-Fix-Leak Vancouver repiping services to protect your home.

What Happens If Poly B Piping Leaks?

When a Poly B leak occurs, water quickly spews everywhere, and the pressure can destroy your drywall, flooring, and even the entire home if left unchecked. Often, leaks are hard to detect at first but will quickly transform into a massive pipe burst.

Dealing with the clean-up of a Poly B piping burst is very stressful and costly. Because the material has been disapproved since 2005, properties are often ineligible to receive insurance coverage to repair the damage.

How To Protect Your Home From Poly B Piping Leaks

The best way to prevent a Poly B piping leak is by repiping your old pipes with newer-grade PEX piping. The process can be done quickly by our team of experienced and licensed Vancouver plumbers and will protect your home from costly leaks.

Contact 604-Fix-Leak today to arrange for a free Vancouver repiping consultation and honest assessment of your Poly B pipes.