A home or building's plumbing system proves critical in enabling said structures residents and patrons to perform vital tasks, such as, cooking, washing clothing, dishes and other eating utensils, bathing, and getting rid of waste products. One critical feature of this apparatus is a component known Read More
Why It Is Vital To Detect Water Leak In Our Homes [Infographic].
Everyone's dream is to live in a home that is safe and connected to a water source. For your home to be habitable, it must be connected to a water source, but leaking pipes may make your home to be unsafe. Is Water Leak Important? Leaking surfaces are very important, for it helps you identify Read More
When is the Right Time for a Pipe Replacement?
Most plumbing pipes are made with very high-quality material and are likely to last for many years. Materials like galvanized steel last up to 50 years, cast iron can go up to 100 years, copper 50 years and brass up to 45 years. However, they are not immortal, and with time, you will experience some Read More
Top 6 Questions about Slab Leak, Answered!
A slab leak occurs when water leaks below the foundation of your home. This discharge of water can do a lot of damage without you knowing about it. If the leak isn't repaired, it can cause significant structural and mold damage to your home. Knowing some early warning signs can help you identify and Read More
5 Most Common Questions About Copper Pipe Plumbing – Answered!
Not all water piping comes from the same material, which means each type of plumbing will require care that you might not be able to apply to different pipes. Copper piping is no exception, but if you don't know much or anything at all about copper pipe plumbing, there's no need to be stressed. Read More
7 Signs of Plumbing Leaks below the Foundation
A slab leak can happen anywhere a pipe runs under a concrete slab. They are more likely to occur in older homes. However, they do occur in new construction as well. How can you tell if you have a slab leak? Here are seven signs that you may have a leak under your slab foundation. A Read More
Cast Iron Pipe: Replacement vs. Repair
There was a time when residential indoor plumbing in Texas featured wooden pipes. As times changed and more advanced construction materials were developed, cast iron pipe plumbing became standard, and this would last for about a century. The use of metallic materials for water and sewer systems Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Pipes don't last forever. While they are made from materials that can last for several decades, in time, joints can come apart. The weight of the soil and the building above can cause buried pipes to crack and start leaking. Tree roots can infiltrate and damage the pipes. The problem is, when a leak Read More
Home & Health Risks with Old Cast Iron Plumbing
How to Know if Your Home has Cast-Iron Plumbing? Homes built prior to the early 1980s have sanitary sewer systems beneath the home that are composed of cast-iron piping. Cast-iron plumbing that is exposed to the moisture in our Texas soil deteriorates or rusts over time due to the metallic nature Read More
The Perks of Hiring A Commercial Plumber
Plumbing problems can be major concerns for businesses. They can ruin productivity at times. They can inconvenience employees and customers. They can lead to considerable messes. They can be unpleasant in general. It doesn't matter if a business has a sewer leak, an overflowing toilet, a basement Read More