Poly B Plumbing

In Ottawa’s historically rich city, many older homes still proudly stand, showcasing the city’s dedication to preserving its heritage. However, a common issue in these homes is Poly B plumbing, which is known for being brittle and cracking, ultimately leading to leaks and pipe bursts. With over 10 years of experience in the area, Summit Drain understands the dangers these pipes present and is committed to ensuring a thorough and proper Poly B pipe replacement.

The Importance of Replacing Poly B Pipes

If your home was built before the early 2000s, there is a high chance that Poly B pipes were used in your plumbing system.

What was once a popular plumbing material due to its flexibility and low costs, has been considered as an unacceptable plumbing piping material by the NRC-CNRC National Plumbing Code (and the Government of Canada) since 2005. Today, we use acceptable plumbing replacement materials that meet modern standards and regulations. The two most commonly recommended options are copper and PEX water pipes.

Risks of Aging Poly B Pipes

Poly B plumbing, also known as polybutylene pipe, has a history of becoming brittle and cracking over time when it is exposed to excessive heat or specific chemicals like chlorine. This can lead to leaks and even pipe bursts.

Benefits of Upgrading Your Water Lines

Our Poly B water line replacement service not only disposes of the dangers related to old pipes but also improves the general flow of your plumbing framework. By replacing Poly B plumbing, you’re also investing in the health and safety of your home.

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Our Poly B Plumbing Services

We understand the construction and plumbing infrastructure of new and past homes, regardless if it was constructed in 1980 or 1999. Summit Drain excels in Poly B water line replacement, tailoring services to the specific needs of older Ottawa homes.

Our skilled technicians have the knowledge and expertise to efficiently handle Poly B plumbing issues, ensuring a dependable and long-lasting solution for your home. We offer two solutions: copper or PEX pipe replacement.

PEX vs. Copper Pipes

Deciding between PEX and copper pipes for your Poly B pipe replacement ultimately comes down to your budget. PEX pipes offer a cost-effective solution, making them an attractive option for Ottawa homeowners. They are resistant to freezing and can reduce the chances of burst pipes. PEX is also flexible and easy to install, making it a practical choice.

Alternatively copper pipes have a long history of reliability in the Ottawa area. They are durable and resistant to corrosion, ensuring longevity in Ottawa. The cost of copper pipes is much more costly than PEX, making PEX the more popular Poly B pipe replacement choice. If price is not an issue, copper pipes are a great choice as well.

Poly B Water Line Replacement Process

Our optimized Poly B water line replacement process is intended to cause as little disruption to your daily life as possible.

Our team is skilled in their trade, creating a smooth and efficient pipe replacement process so you can have peace of mind that your old pipes are no longer a threat to your home.
First we’ll come to assess your home, providing you with the best solutions and informing you of any excavation or demolition that may be required. Based on your needs and budget, we will replace the pipes with either copper or PEX pipes.

Before we leave, we’ll make sure everything performs well, leaving you with no mess.

Why Choose Summit Drain

As an Ottawa-based company servicing the area for over 10 years, we have the knowledge and understanding of how homes are built. We know the difference of replacing Poly B plumbing in a house built in the 1980s from what needs to be done for a home built in 1995.
You can trust our licensed and insured team to deliver quality results.

Contact our team if you need Poly B pipe replacement today!

FAQ

A main sewer line blockage can cause water to backup in random places. For instance, you run your washing machine and notice your sink overflowing – this can be a clear sign that you have a clogged drain line.

If you have ruled out a potential sewer drain clog, you can rinse your sewer drain by flushing it with water. When you flush your lines, try adding a bit of drain cleaner to the water. A great place to flush your sewer line is the toilet – a larger amount of water and drain cleaner can enter your system quickly and easily. Unfortunately, if you do this when you have a clog, it can cause backup and potential flooding – if this is the case, clear the clog first.

You should generally know if your sewer line is blocked with slow drainage. The purpose of the sewer line is to take all the water drainage away from your house via sinks, bathtubs or toilets – if you find that there is slower drainage in one drain then you can essentially clear that yourself using a drain snake or a plunger.

There is confusion regarding when you are responsible for sewer line repair. While some may believe that the homeowner is only responsible for repairing the part of the line that’s on their property, this is not the case. Sewer lines consist of multiple sections, the upper lateral, lower lateral and the main line. The city is only responsible for repairing the main sewer line.

If issues with the main sewer line cause damage to your lower lateral, which is most likely where the damage would generally first start – the city would repair this damage when they work on the main sewer line. Unfortunately, if there is backup and flooding on your property from the main sewer line, then the city would not be responsible. It is best to follow up with the city to see if they will repair any damage in these cases.

Unpleasant smells coming from your drains is indicative of sewer line issues and damage. You should always take these types of smells seriously as it could be toxic fumes slowly releasing from the sewer below into your home.

There are a number of ways to clear a slow drain using products found around the home:

Bent Wire – If you do not have a drain snake, you can try using a stiff wire – like one from a clothes hanger, leaving the hook to enter pipes and pull out any clogs. Try to make sure you don’t push debris further into the pipe.

Homemade Flush – Mixing baking soda and vinegar can dissolve any materials that are potentially clogging your drain pipes. This is a good and much safer alternative to store-bought chemical cleaners.

Toilet Plunger – Like plunging a toilet, you can try using this on your drains. Using a plunger on your drains can help get things moving by using suction. This should be enough to fix any mild blockages.

Aged drain pipes are at risk for corrosion which can lead to breaks. Summit Drain has both the technology and expertise to fix this if necessary.

Yes. Drain pipes are durable, but not meant to last forever. If you live in an older home in Ottawa, most likely the pipes are made from copper and can collapse in this day and age.

When it comes to a collapsed drain, call Summit Drain. We use trenchless technology to replace sewer pipes made from original materials without ruining your property.

Rock salt
Rock salt helps by removing moisture from the roots, which in turn kills them. Two lbs should do the trick, pour 1 down the toilet. Flush until gone. And repeat with the next. Then leave for 12 hours and don’t run any water.

Foaming root killers
Another effective way to treat roots in pipes is with foaming root killers. Pour powder into toilet and flush. It will foam upon contact with water. Not only does it help dissolve current roots, but also helps to protect against future ones.

Copper sulfate
Copper sulfate is another good option. Available at most hardware stores, pour roughly half a cup into toilet and flush until gone. Leave the home and take all pets and family members along. This is a toxic substance and banned in some places.

Should I replace old pipes?
There does come a time where it makes sense to replace your pipes. Over time they crack and corrode. It is recommended to begin routine inspections once your home reaches 50 years in age. For plumbing Services in and around the Ottawa area, nobody does it like Summit Drain.