Galvanized pipes were the pipe of choice for fresh water in homes built before 1960 mostly because that was the best option at the time. (Before galvanized pipes, most fresh water systems used lead pipes.) But as with everything in life, new and better choices became available and home builders started building fresh water systems with pipe made from copper and most recently, PEX. What are Galvanized Pipes? Galvanized pipe is a steel pipe coated with pure zinc to prevent corrosion and … [Read more...]
Why Is My Toilet Tank Not Filling?
The toilet is probably one of the most important items in most people’s houses but probably one of the least talked about and considered. But when you suddenly can’t flush because the toilet tank is not filling with enough water or at all... Most of the plumbing issues we tackle here at In-House Plumbing Company are not the DIY type of repairs as we handle a lot of underslab sewer and water pipe repairs. Luckily for you, the toilet is typically pretty straightforward in its design and in … [Read more...]
