Galvanized Plumbing Problems in Winnipeg

Are you experiencing low water pressure in your home? It could be caused by galvanized plumbing.

Galvanized pipes are steel pipes that have a thin layer of zinc on them to prevent rust and corrosion. When this layer breaks down these pipes are known to rust from the inside out. This reduces the inside diameter of the pipe leading to low water pressure.

If galvanized pipes deteriorate too much they can start leaking causing water damage inside of walls and flooding basements.

When were Galvanized pipes used?

Galvanized pipes became popular after builders and municipalities stopped using lead piping. In Canada galvanized pipes can often be found in homes built between the 1940’s and 1970’s. 

This means that today most of these pipes are reaching ages between 50 and 80 years old. The age of these pipes is causing them to break down. Our belief is that most homes with galvanized plumbing in Winnipeg will need to replace their plumbing over the coming decades.

How do I replace Galvanized pipes?

You should call a licensed plumber who can locate the galvanized pipes and create a replacement plan. Many homes in historic Winnipeg neighbourhoods like Fort Rouge and St. Boniface have had some but not all of their galvanized plumbing replaced. 

Even a small section of galvanized can lead to water pressure issues and can cause flood risks. At Next-Gen Plumbing and Heating we have the equipment and the experience to track down and replace all the galvanized plumbing in your home. 

Call us today.

We recently had a customer who had tried other plumbing companies and was still having water pressure issues. We found out that they still had a small section of galvanized plumbing in their wall that had been missed. Once the section was replaced their water pressure improved.

Replacing galvanized plumbing is the only way to ensure that your home is safe from leaks caused by corrosion to galvanized pipes. At Next-Gen Plumbing and Heating we have experience with repiping homes and commercial properties from galvanized to copper or PEX plumbing lines. 

Give us a call today our experienced technicians can help to identify possible galvanized lines and recommend a plan to replace any galvanized plumbing.