You’ve worked hard to finally earn and buy your dream house. The years of hard work has passed and now is the best time to buy a new house for your family. Many of us do extensive research and undergo a tedious process before making the final selection. Whenever we inspect a property or a house that we consider buying, we easily get stricken by its external appearance. We couldn’t blame ourselves if the perspective, the interior design, structure and style of the house are truly appealing. However, many do not know that most important aspects of the house that we usually neglect are the water pipes and plumbing systems.
A lot of home buyers and property brokers divulge that water pipes and plumbing are not exactly the most splendid aspect of a house. But we should realize that water pipes are fixed inside accordingly to keep clean and potable water flowing through the shower tank, toilet tank, bathroom, laundry room and to the other water systems. It is recommended to assess and inspect the pipes and plumbing systems closely to avoid unnecessary accidents or problems in the future.
Before buying the house, make sure to look into the water pipes and plumbing systems and determine their particular locations. They are usually located behind the walls and under the flooring of the house. Remember to inspect thoroughly because most piping systems look attractively good however, the material used may not be durable and will not stand the test of time. Always bear in mind that leaks will lead to rot and mould problems that will not only weaken the material but will greatly threaten the health of your whole household. When a pipe accidentally bursts due to high pressure and faulty system, it can cause flooding which will entail more money on repairs. So before buying the house, make sure to check or ask professional advice to take these invaluable pointers when evaluating the house's water pipes and plumbing.
The presence of PVCs in a house denotes that the owner did the piping job himself. Be reminded that most professional construction companies do not use PVCs inside. This is a red flag when buying the house. Do not buy a house fixed with PVC piping behind the walls. The only problem that could surface, however, is that the material (iron piping) is vulnerable to water and will rust in a short time. Find out when this was installed and have it replaced with a more sturdy material, as soon as possible. Copper is long-lasting and is resistant to hard deposit build ups which can impact the amount of water flowing through the pipes. Copper pipes are also signs of quality construction efforts though it tends to be more expensive than other alternatives.