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Plumbing Re-Piping

A large number of houses in the Calgary area possessed plumbing systems with galvanized and/or copper water supply lines. Over time these pipes deteriorate, contributing to a yellowish tint in the water water, decreased pressure or even small pinhole leaks. A1 Chesney Service Experts can help you plan the ideal repiping project.

Water leak on a pipe

How Do I Know When to Call?

  • Yellowish Water – If you have noticed your water turning yellow in color it’s smart to begin looking into replacing your old pipes.
  • Rust discoloration – Rust flakes in your water are a sign the old pipes are breaking down.
  • Deterioration in water pressure – When the water pressure drops throughout the home, this can often be explained by rust building up in the fixtures.
  • Brown discoloration of sinks/tubs – Rust and other substances will start to leave behind stains and brownish rings in your tubs, sinks and toilets.

Benefits of Repiping

  • Remove old, galvanized piping – even though it’s not easy to keep an eye on hidden pipes as they age – because catching them before they do is an advantage of repiping your home. Galvanized pipes will deteriorate without question. Due to water conditions, the calcium/magnesium in our water supplies promote deterioration of galvanized pipes
  • Many horizontal (in the attic) pipes are made of copper, Copper pipes are prone to pinhole leaks, which can be particularly difficult to locate. Pinhole leaks take longer to find and may not even be large enough to see at first, leading to more water damage to walls or floors and costly repairs.

The Repiping Services We Offer

  • Horizontal repiping – This type of repiping covers horizontal pipes typically located in the attic or any crawl spaces. Repiping projects for horizontal pipes are more common since damage accumulates here more often.
  • Vertical repiping – This can be done to sections of your home or a complete vertical repiping. This only covers piping running vertically throughout the home. The Sheetrock is cut through to make replacement easier, and these areas of removed Sheetrock are usually repaired by another contractor.
  • Whole-house repiping – With a whole-house repiping project, we replace all pipes above the slab, both horizontal and vertical.

Replacement Materials

A1 Chesney Service Experts uses Wirsbo PEX piping to replace your current piping system. PEX piping is pliable, durable and more cost effective than other types of water line materials. PEX piping is available in red (for hot water lines), blue (for cold water lines), or transparent options. Wirsbo PEX has a 25-year manufacturer’s guarantee.

If your home is experiencing issues with old pipes or you are planning on replacing your old piping, call A1 Chesney Service Experts. Our knowledgeable and experienced of plumbers are ready and waiting to help.

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