Polybutylene Piping Issues

Why Replace Your Polybutylene Pipes?

If you are reading this, then you have probably already heard something about how it is important to replace any polybutylene plumbing that may exist within your home. Of course doing so will undoubtedly cost you, so the first questions anyone should probably ask are “Why?” and “Do I have to?”

To which the answers would be, “Yes.” and “Because you will regret it if you don’t.”

Granted, those are not very helpful answers by themselves, so let’s break it down with some quick facts.

What is Polybutylene?

To understand the problem with polybutylene, it helps to understand the intention behind it. Back in 1978, the plumbing industry believed it had discovered their next best thing with the new application of a polymer, called polybutylene, in their piping due to its low material cost and easy installation. What nobody seemed to account for, however, was the discovery that polybutylene pipes do not last for a very long time.

The Problem with Polybutylene Pipes

It turns out that when polybutylene pipelines are exposed to the chemicals naturally found within the water that runs through our plumbing, such as chlorine, the pipes become brittle and unstable over the course of time. This eventually results in harmful water leaks and, soon after that, a broken system of pipes.

This serious design flaw was eventually realized, and in 1995 polybutylene plumbing was banned in both the United States and Canada. Unfortunately, as it was the primary piping material used across both nations, those 17 years were more than enough time for serious widespread property damages to arise. To make matters worse, many households still have polybutylene pipes inside them today, and due to the nature of the material, they will break before long. Guaranteed.

What Should I Do if I Have Polybutylene Pipes in My Home?

Replace them as soon as possible. In most cases involving broken polybutylene pipelines, significant infrastructural damage occurs as a result. These kinds of damages can cost thousands upon thousands of dollars to homeowners, so it is important to remove any outdated pipes immediately.

Due to the specific nature of this problem, contact a professional repiping specialist rather than a general plumber to get the job done reliably. There are many companies that solely specialize in repiping, with qualified experts who focus their experience in locating and replacing polybutylene plumbing systems.

If you have polybutylene in your home, contact AMA Repiping for a free estimate on replacing your polybutylene piping with brand new and guaranteed one.

Polybutylene Piping Problems

Homeowners across the country are becoming more and more aware of the risks associated with owning a house with polybutylene piping.

If they plan to live in the house for a long time and they want their house well maintained and with minimal risks of plumbing disasters like leaks and floods, they want to know if their house is built with polybutylene plumbing and want to eliminate that problem as early as possible.

If they plan to sell their house soon they do not want to be in a rush when the real estate agent or the home inspector identifies that there is polybutylene piping in the house.

In all cases homeowners want, first, a free and convenient way to identify if they have polybutylene plumbing and to get a free estimate on the work to replace the polybutylene.

Second, they want the service, if eventually ordered, to be done by one company in the shortest time. They do not want to deal with a list of companies to do: planning, pipe replacement, re-finishing of walls, painting etc.

They also want for the service to be done quickly and without the family having to vacate the house.

All of these qualities can be found in one company:

AMA Repiping

AMA specializes in repipe. We do not do other plumbing services and we do not compete with the may reputable service plumbers.

We specialize in repipe and we have done it  for many, many years.

We do a free estimate.

We plan a quick project with no need for you to vacate the house.

Most projects last 3 – 5 days, but it will depend on the type of property you have.

If you have polybutylene, do not call a plumber. Call a company specialized in repipe.

Repipe is the only thing we do.

Polybutylene Pipe Replacement Cost Estimate

Polybutylene Pipe Replacement Cost Estimate

If you are looking for a company that specializes in Repipe and can do Polybutylene Pipe Replacement Cost Estimate you came to the right place.

At AMA Repiping we do one thing – repipe.

We are not service plumbers and we do not compete with local plumbers for the valuable business in which they are experts – fixing faucets, installing appliances, fixing minor issues in plumbing.

We specialize in polybutylene repipe and you can trust us for free estimates, and efficient and quality polybutylene replacement.