Polybutylene pipes were installed in buildings from the mid 1970s through the 1990s as an alternative to copper. Lightweight, flexible, and low in cost poly pipe could have been the perfect solution. Problems began to surface with these pipes in the 1980s. The Florence area wasn’t spared.
It’s in up to 10 Million Properties Nationwide.
Long term exposure to the chemicals found in the water breaks down the compounds used in making polybutylene pipe. Small fractures can form over time as the interior of the pipe flakes away which can lead to the failure of the pipe. Significant damage to a building can occur without warning. The high number of documented failures have lead most plumbers to recommend the replacement of polybutylene pipes.
Buildings with polybutylene pipes may be denied insurance coverage or limited coverage and higher rates. These buildings also sell for less and take longer to sell.
Pinnacle Commercial Inspections has the experience and knowledge to uncover these problems. Every inspection is thorough and gives you an unbiased view of the potential problems and their solutions.in other inaccessible places may go unnoticed for years but contribute to a severe mold problem and/or structural damage. The cost of repairs in both of these cases can be catastrophic and rarely covered by water damage insurance. Damage of tenants’ inventory or equipment can lead to broken leases or even expensive lawsuits if negligence can be proven.
