#1 Poly B™ Replacement Contractor in Vancouver
Urban Piping Ltd. is the leader in Poly B™ Replacement here in Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Our Polybutylene replacement service offers a complete re-piping, drywall, and paint repair for any commercial or residential building. All Poly B™ replacement work is done in house by Urban Piping and we do not hire any outside contractors.
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WE LOVE POLYBUTYLENE
At Urban Piping Ltd., we love what we do and it shows through our attitude and the service that we provide. We have been providing fair prices to Vancouver and the entire lower mainland since 2008.
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Our friendly Vancouver plumbers always treat your home as if it were their own and we strongly believe in honest, up front, hassle free pricing. Our plumbers specialize in poly b replacement so you can rest assured that the project with be completed from start to finish without any incidents. We understand the importance of punctual service.
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Every journeyman plumber in Vancouver on staff at Urban Piping is licensed, background checked, insured, bonded, and drug tested. We only employ the best and the brightest plumbers to ensure the highest quality service for our customers.
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Poly B™ Vancouver – Poly B™ Pipe Replacement
Commercial and residential poly-b replacement is a required project that must be undertaken to prevent possible property damages and threat to health that failed poly-b pipes can cause. Although poly-b pipes were cheaper than other plumbing pipes, they are more vulnerable to damages and were targeted in class action lawsuits in the past. As a result, homes and businesses that have poly-b pipes installed in them, especially in Vancouver and Lower Mainland, British Columbia should start considering replacing these pipes as soon as possible.
What is Polybutylene Piping?
Polybutylene or poly-b pipes are gray plumbing pipes made from plastic resin and used for water supply lines or plumbing system of a house. Polybutylene pipes were first introduced to the construction world around 1975 as a cheaper alternative to copper pipe. As a result, most townhomes, condos, apartment buildings, single dwelling houses, and many shopping malls in Vancouver and Lower Mainland, British Columbia have poly-b pipes installed in them.
Unfortunately, polybutylene pipes have proven to be defective and resulted in diverse water damages. As a result, its production was discontinued – making its replacement a mandatory project for residential and commercial buildings.
What Does Poly B™ Piping Need to Be Replaced
Around 1995, the production and use of polybutylene pipe was discontinued because of several reasons centered on the failure of the pipes that resulted in damages worth millions of dollars. As a result, buildings with poly-b pipes need to replace them as soon as possible.
Here are some reasons for poly-b replacement in Vancouver and Lower Mainland, British Columbia.
Poly B™ Piping Cracks
Polybutylene pipes have been found to break after some years of use because they are made from plastic resin that cannot last forever. These cracks cause poly-b pipes to leak and result in flooding and water damages in several homes.
Poly B™ Piping Bursts Due to Water Pressure
Polybutylene pipes are designed to handle water pressure below 70 pounds. However, in homes with higher water pressure reaching over 100 pounds pressure, poly-b pipes crack or burst.
Poly B™ Piping and Water Temperature
Poly-b pipes also become weak faster with excessive water temperature. The plastic becomes weak over time, even with the use of chlorine, chloramine, and other oxidant chemicals used for treating water. The pipes become brittle and vulnerable to bursting of cracking.
Poly B™ Piping and Health Issues
Wet areas allow mold to grow. And mold has been linked to several health issues such as allergies, respiratory issues, headaches, etc. Poly-b pipes’ failure will cause the walls of the home to be wet and all mold to grow.
From the reasons above, it is essential to start commercial and residential poly-b replacement in Vancouver and Lower Mainland, British Columbia to avoid the mishaps above. However, you must hire a professional plumbing company for the replacement project. Urban Piping can help you in this regard.
Why Poly-B Replacement in Vancouver?
There are several reasons behind the need for poly-b replacement in Vancouver and surrounding areas. Many town homes, apartment buildings, condos, and single dwelling houses have polybutylene pipes installed in them. These pipes are old and due to the time they were installed, they may be on the brink of failing.
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Why Does Poly B™ Leak?
Poly-b pipes are susceptible to leaking over time. After years of use, poly-b pipes begin to leak due to the chlorine used in municipal water supplies. This cause the walls of the piping to thin over time.
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Poly B™ Hairline Cracks or Pinhole Leaks
Once the pipe becomes frail a homeowners begins noticing constant leaks around the house or in the worst case scenario a burst pipe and flooding of the property. Poly-b water leakage has resulted in property damages worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Failure to Withstand Irregular Water Pressures
Poly-b pipes are not capable of withstanding irregular water pressures. This situation causes them to crack and sometimes burst.
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Mold Issues
Damp locations are an excellent breeding space for mold and mildew. Many homes in Vancouver and surrounding areas have mold and mildew issues due to poly-b pipe leakages that caused the walls and other locations to be damp. The health risks that mold and mildew pose cannot be downplayed.
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What to Expect from Urban Piping Ltd.
Easy scheduling and on time appointments
Friendly and courteous plumbers that are easy to talk to.
Professional plumbers in a company uniform and clearly marked company vehicle.
Our plumber will diagnose the situation and will advise you of any necessary procedure.
Our plumbers will then get to work solving the issue in a timely manner.
Clean up is important! We work to make sure the job site is left in an acceptable manner.