As homeowners, many of us take on the challenge of becoming the world’s best handyman (or woman!), taking on the problems that just seem to be part of owning property. Fixing the odd crack here and there, putting up a picture is all quite easy, but when it comes to plumbing, there is a lot more at stake – any problems could potentially lead to disaster! Water can have devastating consequences to a home.
Basics
A leaky faucet is perhaps one of the most common problems that you are likely to encounter, although with today’s modern ceramic faucets, that is fast becoming a thing of the past. With the older style faucets though, many people try a little extra pressure when turning them off, believing that it will stop that annoying drip-drip-drip. However, increasing the pressure used to turn them off will only make the leak worse – compressing the rubber washer to the point of failure.
In days gone by, choices for plumbing pipework were few and there was no flexibility, quite literally; metal pipework, rigid in construction and had to be fitted precisely.
The recent water main break that damaged parts of UCLA’s campus and stranded motorists is an exceptionally large example of a common occurrence. At Pipe Prop, we know most water main breaks are not as spectacular, but they can still destroy property and require the expertise of trained plumbers. In many cases, our line of pipe support products can help prevent