All About Pipe Corrosion
Corrosion is a natural process. It happens when a refined metal gradually breaks down from environmental influences, such as chemical and/or electrochemical reactions. It can affect metal piping materials in residential and commercial plumbing systems. Even copper pipes, which are designed to last 50 or more years, may eventually corrode. Pipe corrosion can affect the […]
How Can I Ruin My Plumbing?
While it’s true that nobody wants to purposefully ruin their plumbing (who wants to deal with messy and costly repairs?), it helps to know what can happen when we unintentionally commit the worst plumbing faux pas. Reading about the ways that you can ruin your plumbing will help you avoid these mistakes—and you can find […]
Signs You Need to Repipe Your Home
Having our pipes replaced is a big job, and it’s one that we often delay. It’s important, however, to know the common signs that it is time to repipe your home. If you wait too long, you might end up with a leak that can cause costly and hazardous water damage. Some warning signs that […]
Winter Plumbing Problems & How to Avoid Them
In January, the average temperature in the Raleigh and Durham area of North Carolina hovers around 50 degrees Fahrenheit at its highest and 27 degrees at its lowest. We typically experience rain and snow, and this can wreak havoc on our homes’ plumbing systems. But what causes winter plumbing problems, and how can we avoid […]
What You Can Do to Avoid Plumbing Problems
You’ve probably heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is certainly true when it comes to plumbing. You can take a few fairly simple steps to avoid serious—and potentially expensive—plumbing problems in your home or commercial building. In this blog, we’ll cover a few tips to help you […]
Types of Trenchless Sewer Repair
In the past, having a problem with a sewer line meant solving it might be destructive to your home or yard. Since sewer lines are underground, it was common to destroy yards and landscaping by digging the trenches required to reach and repair them. However, modern trenchless sewer repair techniques have transformed the process into […]
Top 10 Commercial Plumbing Problems & How to Fix Them
Owning or managing a commercial building is difficult enough without having to deal with plumbing issues. They’re messy and can be expensive to fix, and they can turn residents, customers, or tenants against you. Here are the most common plumbing issues that may affect commercial buildings: Leaking faucets Clogged drains Clogged toilets Running toilets Broken […]
Is Standing Water Dangerous to Your Health? 4 Reasons Why
Contact Our North Carolina Plumbers Standing water is ugly and annoying, but can it actually pose a danger to your health? The answer is yes. Here, we’ll look at some of the reasons standing water—inside or outside your home—can be hazardous to your and your pets’ health. Standing water is dangerous to your health for […]
Preventing Sewer Line Damage Caused by Tree Roots
Did you know that tree roots may actually grow toward sewer lines, looking for water, nutrients, and oxygen? If they find a crack, they’ll creep inside and continue to grow, where they can cause serious damage. And the worst part is that you’ll have no idea until something goes wrong. If you have trees growing […]
How Can Green Plumbing Protect the Environment & My Budget?
With green plumbing, we can address the biggest energy and water users in your home or office, which can help the environment—and your budget: Water heaters Piping and insulation Toilets Showers and faucets Dishwashers and washing machines Leaks It doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive to upgrade your property with green plumbing. And with […]