Polybutylene pipe commonly referred to as Poly-B, is a plastic pipe that was used in homes and buildings from the 1970’s to the mid 1990’s.
Poly-B is a plastic pipe that is typically a dull gray or white colour. Please see below for images from repipe jobs we have done. Some experts say it may be in more that 6 million homes across North America.
Poly-B Pipe is known to have issues where pin-holes and cracks appear and cause leaks. See red circle in image below.
What is the issue with this pipe? Poly-B pipe is known to have issues where cracks and pin-holes appear causing leaks and water damage. While the manufacturers never admitted fault that Poly-B was defective, there was a class action lawsuit and settlement. There is evidence that suggests the presence of chlorine in city water can cause the deterioration of the chemical structure of Poly-B, which then leads to the failure of the pipe and in-turn water leaks.
How do I know if I need to repipe my Poly-B system? Please see the images below and give us a call to discuss your system and what our options are.
