The home's pipes come in the copper, the PEX, the galvanized, and the CPVC. Knowing the material guides the repairs and the upgrades.
The copper
The copper pipes shine with the reddish-brown color. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Madison, the copper is the common.
The PEX
The PEX pipes bend in the red, the blue, and the white. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Madison, the PEX is the modern.
The galvanized
The galvanized steel looks the gray and the dull with the threads. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Madison, the galvanized is the older.
The CPVC
The CPVC is the rigid plastic in the cream or the yellow. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Madison, the CPVC is the plastic.
The poly
The older polybutylene pipes are the gray or the black plastic. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Madison, the poly is the concern.
The check
Inspect the exposed pipes in the basement and the crawlspace. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Madison, the check is the step.
The call
Unsure of your pipes? Call 888-217-3585 and Madison, WI Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Madison pro for the inspection.
Plumbing in Madison: what to know
In Madison, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Dane County — from Middleton, Monona and Waunakee to ZIP codes like 53792, 53726, 53706 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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