The Vulnerabilities and Potential Damage of Common Plumbing Materials

Because even a drip in your plumbing system can devastate your home, it is crucial always to be mindful of the possibilities of utility failure and the resulting outcomes. This begins with recognizing your home's plumbing material and how it becomes vulnerable over time. Knowing where it is likely to fail gives you the advantage of acting quickly when signs suggest a catastrophic failure is imminent.  

Standard Materials for Plumbing Lines in Your House

To understand where water damage restoration in Acworth homes might be necessary, first, explore where the primary types of piping fail the most. Fortunately, plumbing materials do not vary considerably from one residence to the next, so educating yourself on what to expect for your specific setup is not challenging.  

  • Copper Piping: This is perhaps one-half of the most popular plumbing materials in homes across the country and is still used for many new construction projects today despite its potential corrosion of the inner walls when facing treated water that is more acidic or contains a higher volume of dissolved oxygen. Copper tubing fails slowly, showing drips around the joints and engineered bends.  

  • PVC/PEX Piping: This is quickly becoming the standard for new construction for its lower cost and more straightforward installation process. While rugged and durable and not susceptible to corrosion, the material can become brittle if facing direct UV exposure or fluctuating temperatures, as Georgia homes have seen in recent years. With material failure, the first signs of leaks exist around compression fittings and connections.  

  • Galvanized Steel: While almost non-existent in new construction because of its susceptibility to corrosion when the protective layer of zinc breaks down, and rust forms, any homes built before the 1960s could still have galvanized steel. This material should be inspected everywhere for pinhole leaks, as it wears unevenly as the piping rusts from the inside out.  

AdvantaClean of Kennesaw Can Help After Leaks 

Even with diligent inspections and a mindful eye on problematic areas, you might not be able to avoid your plumbing failure. However, when damage does occur, you need trained, experienced professionals ready to mitigate loss, clean up the mess, and conduct emergency repairs.  

At AdvantaClean of Kennesaw, we are proud of our fast response and commitment to the latest moisture detection, extraction, and structural drying tools to provide the most efficient water damage restoration solutions possible for Georgia families we serve. When your home experiences a drip, leak, or full-on break in the lines, you can count on our expert response team to help you set things right. Call us now at (470) 887-9171.

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