Galvanized Steel Water Supply Pipe: What It Means When Your Inspection Report Flags It
Galvanized steel supply pipe was the residential plumbing standard before 1960. In older Portland homes it remains common, and much of it is operating well past its useful life. Here’s how it fails, what the lead and water quality concerns are, and what replacement costs look like.
Polybutylene Pipe: What Portland Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
Polybutylene pipe was installed in millions of American homes between 1978 and 1995. It fails from the inside out, insurers often refuse to cover it, and the class action settlement is long closed. Here is what Portland and Vancouver buyers need to know.
Aged Galvanized Steel Drain Pipe: A Different Kind of Plumbing Problem
Aged galvanized drain pipe is a common finding in older Portland homes and presents different concerns than galvanized supply pipe. Interior scale buildup, hidden joint failures, and the relationship to the sewer lateral make this a finding worth understanding fully before you buy.