Your pipes may be showing some obvious signs that your home needs to be repiped. The following are signs that let you know that your pipes need to be replaced.

• Decreased water pressure: As the pipes age in your property, they will begin to have difficulty accommodating the amount of water pressure you need. This means that the water does not flow with the force needed for certain tasks such as using a hose with a nozzle to wash a car.
• Uneven flow of water: Another sign is uneven water flow. You may go from a steady flow to a trickle. This can occur often when multiple fixtures are functioning at the same time.
• Colored water: Brown stains on porcelain sinks is another sign of faulty pipes. This will generally stem from the existence of rust and corrosion throughout your plumbing.

Once these problems begin to occur in your home or property, it will be time to get professional services. Our expert plumbers can inspect your piping and determine the best course of action for your home and budget.

Pipes constructed of polybutylene should also be replaced. Just like galvanized pipes, plumbing systems made of this material are prone to scaling. They can also become brittle and weak, which leads to breakage and bursts.

One reason for the deterioration of polybutylene pipes is the exposure to chemicals like fluoride and chlorine, which can be found in treated water. These chemicals interact with polybutylene in ways that weaken the material. If your home was built prior to the mid-nineties, you may have polybutylene pipes.