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Atlanta Repipe
Currently, homes are built with plumbing systems of PVC, PEX and copper. Polybutylene pipes were used in about 10 million homes and businesses from 1978 to 1995. In Georgia, there are now about a quarter of homes built in this time frame, that still have Polybutylene piping. Polybutylene piping was inexpensive and easy to install. Homeowners and plumbers were delightfully pleased with this new type of material. However, many consumers a decade later are paying the damage costs associated with pinhole leaks and burst waterlines from Polybutylene Piping. The reported problem with polybutylene is that it fails abruptly, without warning, and often fails catastrophically.
Unnoticed, these leaks can cause moisture inside the walls, under the house or slab leak in the foundation, all of which will cause a large amount of damage to ones home.
In most cases it took a few years for polybutylene systems to fail. While some leaked within a few years of installation, the majority of leaks started to occur in the 10-15 year time frame. The pipes began leaking due to corrosion from chlorine and chemicals commonly found in tap water.
The manufacturers of the pipes agreed in a 1995 class action lawsuit against manufacturers to cease production. Polybutylene has been removed from the National Building Codes list of acceptable plumbing supply line material in the United States and Canada.
The degree of deterioration is often undetected and hard to evaluate. This is because the damage comes from the interior of the pipe, rather than the exterior. The only long term answer is to completely replace the polybutylene plumbing.
AMA Repiping, LLC provides the highest quality work in the repiping industry. We offer the most experienced professionals for the best price.
AMA Repiping offers residential repiping in the following metro areas:
Contact us today and let one of our licensed, bonded experts give your home or business an extensive evaluation, explain your repiping solutions, and the best price – Guaranteed!
Home Repiping Process
Home Repiping Process
AMA Repiping provides a much less painful repiping experience than you think. Our specialty is working in completed homes. Our homes are usually occupied and you also will not be expected to move out during the repipe process. A full repipe generally takes about 3-5 days. We generally will first come out for an extensive inspection and provide you with an estimate.
After accepting the estimate, our repipers will prepare your home for the pipe replacement. The entire system is planned and all required plumbing system materials are purchased Our professionals will protect your home by use=ing runners to protect our work areas and floors. We always ensure that your furniture, floors, walls, and personal belongings are protected first. We will leave your home daily in a clean, livable condition and start new the following day.
We understand the value of your home and time. If your home is occupied, you will not be inconvenienced from our services. Our crews will not only repipe your home, but will also respect it.
Expect for you floors, walls, and ceiling to be cut open to remove your faulty piping system. After the removal of your old system, we will repipe each section at a time. Then, we will complete several tests and adjustments to prove a completed, safe, and efficient installation. We always carefully repair any accesses we had to create to replace your pipes. Your walls will look better than new- with matched paint of course.
Large or small, residential or commercial, we have the professionals you need when it comes to repiping!
Call us at 1-866-262-1815 today for questions about the home repiping process or check out some testimonials from our satisfied customers.
Galvanized Piping Problems
Galvanized Piping- often used in the 1960s time frame, is a unreliable and unpredictable plumbing system in older homes. You might remember your parents or grandparents telling you to let the water run a minute or two before filling up your glass of water. There is a number of reasons people experience galvanized piping problems and may need their home repiped. Galvanized piping corrodes from the inside, this causes contaminates from the actual piping to creep into your drinking water. Ever have a metallic taste in your glass of ice water? It is probable zinc, rust, or lead. This is also why your water is discolored.
Not only do the insides of these pipes corrode, but the joints do too. This causes leaks in the system. Leaks can cause detrimental damage to your home and to you. The good news is you will probably get a clue when a piping system is going to fail. Most of our clients have reported reduced water pressure 6 months to a year before the system failed entirely.
If you have more questions or concerns regarding galvanized piping problems, you can find more facts here at AMA Repiping, or call up an AMA Repiping expert at (866) 262-1815.
Leaking Pipes
Why Should I Repipe Now?
There are many different reasons homeowners repipe their homes the first question we think you should ask yourself is… well, why? There are several reasons to repipe your home and usually the reason for repiping will depend on what repiping option is best for you. The first step is to determine the type of piping in your home or business. Galvanized pipes, copper pipes, leaking pipes and illegal pipes generally need to be replaced.
Here are some of the most common reasons that other people have chosen to replace their pipping:
- The problems from leaking pipes in your home can be more expensive than a repipe.
- Leaking pipes may result in damaged walls, floors, and mold growth.
- Most home owners insurance companies will not cover damage caused by mold.
- If your insurance does cover older pipes (most don’t)… Water damage claims will result in higher insurance premiums.
- Increase the value of your home.
- Better water pressure.
- Peace of mind.
We are a repiping and plumbing company based out of Arizona. We generally assist property managers, multi-house projects, and apartment complexes with their plumbing and repiping needs. At AMA Repiping, we also improve the piping in homes and repair damage that was caused from the old piping. You can reached a trained and knowledgeable repiping specialist at (866) 262-1815.
Not many people would say that a repipe is a great experience but the repercussions of not replacing galvanized or leaking pipes can be catastrophic. Our professionals are skilled in replacing your pipes without gutting your home or business. We allow our clients the ability to maintain their normal business practices while residents and homeowners maintain their normal lifestyles.
Have a plumbing or piping problem that needs to be addressed immediately? Call AMA Repiping now at (866) 262-1815. We’re happy to talk it out and come up with the perfect solution for your home and budget.