Why Replace Poly B Pipes?
The installation of Polybutylene piping has been discontinued in Canada since 2005. If your home still contains Poly B piping, you are at risk of burst pipes and water damage, as Poly B piping installed in the early 2000s is approaching the end of its life span.
As Poly B pipes age, the material starts to deteriorate due to corrosion caused by minerals in the water supply and changing temperatures. Once the material has become brittle, any increase in water pressure can cause a pinhole crack, rupture a fitting, or burst a section of the piping system, leading to untold water damage.
Replacing your Poly B pipes before a leak happens is the best way to protect yourself from the structural and monetary impact a flood can have on your home. At 604-Fix-Leak, our Vancouver repiping service is the ideal route for replacing dated Poly B pipes.
What Is the Best Option for Replacing Poly B Pipes?
The best replacement option for Poly B pipes is PEX tubing. PEX is the gold standard for piping material in North America. Made from fortified plastic that is resistant to temperature changes, PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) piping is incredibly durable and perfect for homes in Metro Vancouver. Some of the benefits of PEX include:
- Flexible material.
- Can withstand water pressure changes.
- Easy to install.
- Cost-effective.
- Environmentally friendly.
Switching from Poly B piping to PEX piping is a quick process that will save you money in the long run. Nine in ten homes with Poly B piping experience a leak or burst, and dealing with the aftermath is an exhausting process.
Take a proactive approach and switch over to PEX piping. Not only will it minimize the chance of leaks occurring, but it can also lower your home insurance rate, as the full extent of damage caused by Poly B pipes is often not covered by insurance.
If you have Poly B pipes in your home, contact 604-Fix-Leak today to learn more about our Vancouver repiping service. Our team of licensed and experienced plumbers will give you an honest evaluation of your piping situation, the remaining lifespan, and replacement options. Contact us now to schedule an appointment.
