Polybutylene pipe was a popular alternative to copper pipes from the mid 1970s to the early 1990s. Low cost and lightweight, builders and plumbers considered poly pipe the perfect solution. Problems began to surface with these pipes in the 1980s.
It’s in up to 10 Million Properties Nationwide.
Significant damage to structures may occur when poly pipes fail. The compounds used in making these pipes do not react well to long-term exposure to the chemicals found in our water. The pipes may split or develop leaks without warning. Due to the documented level of failures most plumbers recommend the replacement of polybutylene pipes.
Buildings in the Greenville Spartanburg areas with polybutylene face higher insurance costs, limited coverage, and may even be denied coverage. These buildings also take longer to sell and sell for less. This is something you want your inspector to identify if it all possible prior to purchasing properties.
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.
