Learning About Piping Installation

What Homeowners Should Know About Repiping

The pipes in every home and every yard are incredibly intricate and are arguably the most important part of the entire system. If the pipes aren't installed properly, the entire system will be riddled with issues and might not work at all. 

Only a trained and licensed plumber is capable of installing a plumbing system confidently and efficiently. The good thing about the pipes in a plumbing system is that they last for twenty years or more, so once they're installed, they won't have to be replaced for many years afterward. That said, homeowners must keep up on the maintenance to ensure the lifespan of the pipes, not to mention repair the pipes as soon as a problem comes up. This will keep the piping system in the best condition possible. 

How to Know When Pipe Installation Is Necessary

Piping installation is something that doesn't have to be done very often to a home. If it's time to get new piping installed, it is important to know the common warning signs. A plumbing system doesn't require a lot of day-to-day attention, but when it starts to show bad signs, it is crucial to pay attention.

Below are some common signs that new piping needs to be installed:

• Frequent or multiple clogs 
• Discolored water
• Frequent or multiple leaks
• Aged pipes

Normally, the pipes in a plumbing system will last at least twenty years. However, this lifespan can vary depending on how well it's maintained.

Pipe Installation Services Available

Homeowners don't usually need to have their whole-home repiped. Granted, if the pipes are extremely aged, it is probably best to go ahead and do a whole-home piping installation. This is the only way to ensure the outdoor plumbing will work efficiently with indoor plumbing. 

Sometimes, though, there are scenarios that only call for the outdoor plumbing to be repiped. Maybe a severe storm came through and destroyed the outdoor plumbing system. Maybe the outdoor piping is older than the piping in the home. Whatever the reason, homeowners should call a professional to ensure the piping system is handled properly.

Common Tools for Installation 

Piping installation should always be done by a trained professional, preferably someone with years of experience in the field. It is extremely easy to mess up piping during installation, which can lead to more expensive damages soon after. 

That said, every professional plumber should come prepared with a set of tools specifically for pipe installation.

Some of these tools include: 

• Torque wrench
• Internal flange alignment tool
• Flange alignment pins
• Welding machine
• Water hose level
• Adjustable wrench
• C clamps
• Various shaped files
• Screwdriver set

Walker Plumbing Heating & Air Is a Company You Can Trust

Voted the best of southern Utah for 2020, Walker Plumbing, Heating & Air is the plumbing company homeowners should call when they notice any issues or need maintenance done. They work hard to keep the residents of Washington, UT safe, and their plumbing working as efficiently as possible.

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