Can Old Buildings Be Free of Pipe Problems?

6/20/2018 (Permalink)

If you own an older commercial building in Overland Park, KS, chances are you are aware of the increased risk your property has for problems. Old buildings are known for the following issues:

• Bad roofs
• Broken pipes
• Faulty electrical

Many buildings built between 1978 and 1995 were filled with polybutylene pipes. This plastic resin was thought to the be piping of the future, but today many experts believe it may be prone to burst pipes and other issues. If your building has these potentially failing pipes, can it be free of plumbing issues?

Regular Maintenance.

Regular maintenance of your plumbing can help you avoid water damage caused by broken pipes. Polybutylene piping becomes weaker when it is exposed to certain oxidants. The inner parts of the plumbing may become brittle and start to flake. If you do regular cleanings, you may be able to determine if your pipes are starting flake and weaken.

Annual Inspections.

If you have a rental property, you need to worry about your tenant's property as well as your own. You can hire a plumbing company to annually inspect your pipes. This inspection can help you locate hidden leaks and other potential problems before they grow into major floods. Having an annual inspection can also warn you if your system is starting to fail. If problems seem imminent, you may want to contact a commercial water damage restoration team for help.

Proactive Replacements.

You can ensure your building is free of major flooding caused by faulty plumbing by replacing the pipes. This can be a huge undertaking, but it may save you a future headache. If a pipe does burst, you may have to take care of more damage than if you simply replace the pipes now.

Polybutylene piping can last for a long time in your old commercial building or fail tomorrow. With this uncertainty, you need to be ready for anything and do what you can to take care of your plumbing.

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