Fixing Plumbing Problems Before Disaster Strikes

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | 1:11 AM

By Chloe Gib


Every house has a network of pipelines feeding it with water and removing the waste and sewage. This network constitutes the plumbing system. A small fault in the system can be catastrophic. It can stop the removal of the waste, leading up to a runoff of tabs and toilet bowls. This is not just grimy, but it is also a source of infections thus you need a Vancouver plumber to help you avoid such.

With Vancouver experiencing West Canada's damp climate, a plumber should be present during construction to ensure the houses exterior walls use a sealant that allows them to breathe. This prevents saturation of the interior structure of the house in case of a leakage.

A leakage is denoted by condensation and stains on the walls, and a strong musty odor. It is caused by a faulty plumbing system. This occurs when sewage and dirt accumulate in the system. It leads to blockage.

Chemicals in the sewage running through the pipelines are the major cause of leakage. They react with the pipeline material, leading to corrosion of the surface. This causes a small leakage which becomes bigger with time and eventually the pipe bursts.

Prevention or an early solution to faulty plumbing is the best option. A plumber can give you maintenance services by video-checking the pipeline interiors. Obstructions are seen and removed. If they are roots, root scissors are used. If they are filth that has collected, hydro-jetting is done. This is simply blasting away the obstructions with a high pressured discharge of water.

Left unattended for a lengthy period of time, plumbing problems can result in the affected house being unsuitable for habitation. At the first signs of a leakage, therefore, a Vancouver resident should quickly seek the services of a Vancouver plumber. They will unblock the system, ensure the plumbing system is installed properly and carry out a regular maintenance check on the entire house.




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