Ultimate Effective Solutions For Water Damage Issues in Laconia

1/31/2020 (Permalink)

Copper pipes are great but they can still fail and spring a leak within your wall. Contact SERVPRO for an assessment and remediation efforts.

Why SERVPRO is the Company Homeowners Trust to Help Prevent Water Damage in Laconia

Avoiding a crisis that soaks your Laconia home can seem impossible, but we can help prevent one of the main causes. SERVPRO's technicians receive intensive training and gain extensive experience. These increase the level of insight into the causes behind preventable problems.

This is why SERVPRO is trusted by so many homeowners in Laconia who need water damage specialists. While we spend most of our time remediating and mitigating damaged areas, we also help homeowners prevent future incidents. 

Despite being safer, copper pipes can still become the source of problems. Corrosion of copper plumbing called pitting can lead to pinhole leaks. Although a pipe might only release a tiny stream of water to begin with, additional holes often quickly develop.

Pitting happens on the interior of the pipe, making it difficult to prevent. However, SERVPRO technicians know that certain conditions are more common in previous pipe failures. Spotting these can help guide you in knowing which copper pipes you might want to replace with brass or other plumbing materials.

A damp area in the floor, away from any visible water source, can signal that the pipe running underneath is spraying water onto the underside of the floor. Horizontal pipes are reported more often as leaking than vertical pipes. 

Areas near elbow joints also tend to rupture more often than in the middle of a length of pipe. The threads of the joints can also allow water to escape.

While cold water affects copper pipes faster than hot water, the opposite occurs with PVC pipes. Over time, PVC can distend and grow larger in diameter, eventually splitting and releasing large quantities of water.

One thing that plays a role in both copper and PVC pipe failure is the amount of pressure. This might come from too great a pressure, or pipes that are too small in diameter. Decreasing the plumbing's water pressure can reduce the likelihood of pipe failure, especially in newly installed plumbing. When a homeowner decides to replace plumbing, choosing the widest diameter offered by the plumbing contractor can protect your home. There are ways that high-pressure areas, such as the shower, can still exist.

SERVPRO of The Lakes Region wants to help your family avoid as many disasters as possible. Water damage is one of these. For more tips to prevent a disaster, or for expert assistance after a pipe breaks, call (603) 527-2518.

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