Older houses are often cherished for their charm and character. Many that remain standing were built to unique specifications and constructed with materials that are prohibitively expensive in modern construction. For many young people looking to buy their first home, an old house that needs a little extra care is often an attractive option.
Here in our community, where the most expensive houses are in the Fab Forties or Land Park, finding a Sacramento Plumber who is an old house expert isn't too hard.
Once, state-of-the-art in plumbing was cast-iron drains and brass supply pipes. Now, those materials have been supplanted (for the most part) by PVC plastic, copper, and flexible cross-linked polyethylene, known as PEX. But whether the pipes are plastic, metal, or a combination of the two, it's the plumber's skill that determines how well the system works. A lot is at stake: One leaky joint can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. An undersize, improperly sloped drain will continually clog. And supply pipes that aren't anchored every 6 feet or so will rattle and thump every time a faucet is turned off.
When you buy an old house, you may feel you have gotten a great bargain until you begin working on the plumbing. Then it may become clear to you that what you have isn’t up to code, and it will take a lot of work to get it there. In this article, we will discuss some of the considerations you must keep in mind when upgrading the plumbing system in an old house.
In short, here’s what you may need to consider:
What are your existing pipes made of?
Is your pipe system configured optimally?
Does your house have vents installed near drains?
Are your plumbing fixtures water-conscious?
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