5 Reasons For A Bathroom Pipe Replacement
When remodeling your bathroom, one of the things you should consider is pipe replacement. Installing new pipes will not only avoid clogged drains but will also improve the flow of water through your bathroom's drainage system. The following are some reasons you should consider a bathroom pipe replacement.
1. Unpleasant Mold Growth
Mold spores on your bathroom ceiling or walls signify that water is flowing where it shouldn't. Check for damp or dark spots and crumbling drywall near your bathroom pipes. If you notice signs of water infiltration or mold, call a professional plumber to identify the source of the leak. In many cases, the best remedy is to replace the bathroom pipes.
2. Low Water Pressure and Volume
If you notice that your showerhead is down to a trickle, this could be because of corroded pipes. Over time, galvanized steel pipes deteriorate, and their diameter diminishes. This results in lower water flow. Corroded pipes affect toilets, tubs, and sinks, but their effects are more visible in your shower. Your plumber will recommend a pipe replacement to resolve this problem.
3. Home Has Old Pipes
Homes built decades ago have different types of plumbing pipes than modern homes. One conventional type of pipe was the zinc-galvanized steel pipe. However, these pipes contained some amount of lead and iron. Lead presents serious health hazards, and iron rusts over time.
When iron pipes rust, the water passing through them looks orange and leaves rust stains in dishwashers, sinks, tubs, and showers. Furthermore, particles of galvanized coating can cause clogs and reduce water pressure. To resolve these issues, you should replace these old and rusted pipes with new ones.
4. Home Has a New Water Filtration System
If you recently bought a new water filtration system to address hard water issues, you will also have to replace your bathroom pipes. Hard water leaves calcium deposits that clog faucets and fixtures. Since you have a new water filtration system, you also need to ensure all your bathroom pipes, faucets, and other fixtures are replaced. This is because the bathroom pipes, faucets, or showerheads may be full of calcium and scale.
5. Growth Factors
The growth of trees and undergrowth can affect your bathroom's plumbing system. If piping is under your garden or backyard, roots may damage them. One solution is to cut down big trees that are passing through your piping. This may ruin the aesthetics of your yard. An alternative is to install new bathroom piping that passes far from the garden and backyard.
Contact a local plumber to learn more.