There are Different Pipe materials in the market. You might wonder what your Bathroom Shower, House Sewer or Stormwater Drains are made of, particularly if you are looking at Renovations or Repairs that involve your Plumbing. At some stage in your life, you may have encountered issues with blocked drains within your plumbing system. Your plumber or blocked drains specialist might have pointed out that the old pipes are damaged and need urgent replacement or that your pipes are made of good material and minimal intervention is required such as patching or relining will solve the issue.
The durability of your plumbing systems relies firstly on the quality and type of materials used in your drains, and secondly on the workmanship quality of the plumber or plumbing company you have hired. As any smart homeowner or property owner, it helps to have considerable knowledge of how the piping system in your home or property works as well as what materials and brands are used for the pipes and fixtures. We have listed the common materials that you can find in most Australian homes, along with the features and benefits of each type.
Generally, drainage materials can be classified into three types: metallic/galvanized metal, earthenware/clay or plastic/PVC.
Generally, drainage materials can be classified into three categories: metallic, earthenware/clay, or plastic/PVC.
In the past, many Australian homes use vitrified clay pipes and some old homes still have them. However, plumbers prefer to replace them with more durable plastic pipes, as clay pipes are very susceptible to tree root growth. Clay pipes are also heavy and very fragile to transport.
Plumbing pipes come in different sizes, depending on their applications. You might think that a larger pipe diameter would be better at all times, but plumbers have to follow the correct flow rate prescribed by the Australian plumbing code. Your plumber will have to look into the design flow and figure out the pipe grade and water pressure in your neighbourhood. If you are looking into fixing your broken pipes and replacing old drains, it is best to consult a local licensed plumber.
They would know best about the soil properties, water quality and current statutory requirements in your area. They can also recommend more cost-effective solutions that would not burden your wallet.
If you find out that parts of your old home are still using lead pipes, look for a replacement immediately as these types of pipes can be hazardous to your health and the environment. If there are galvanised iron pipes in your plumbing system, you can still make use of them but if there are blocked drains, have them replaced with safer and more durable plastic pipes.
For blocked drains, drain cleaning, pipe relining, and drain replacement, book a local licensed plumber near you. Give us a call on our hotline TODAY at 131091. We service suburbs located in Canberra, Newcastle, Central Coast and Port Stephens.
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