PEX or Copper – Which is Best for a Home Repipe? If your plumbing system needs updating, you are likely to face the choice between a PEX or copper for a repipe. Ideally, the first thing that comes in mind is the cost, but before you make a decision, you should be aware of both… Read more about PEX or Copper For a Repipe
Benefits of Repiping with PEX
Benefits of Repiping with PEX are not always self-evident. We don’t usually get much warning when pipes start to fail and leak. The common solution is to simply repair or replace the sections of the pipe causing the most trouble. However, a complete repipe can save both time and money in the long run. Most of… Read more about Benefits of Repiping with PEX
PEX Pipe Repipe
Homeowners are always going to face plumbing issues. It’s inevitable. But sometimes, a simple repair isn’t enough. Fixing pipe leak after pipe leak can be daunting. Eventually, you may need to have your entire home repiped. A complete home repipe sounds like a huge job, but homeowners don’t need to be intimidated. In this article,… Read more about PEX Pipe Repipe
Smart Home Plumbing Advances
Smart Home Plumbing Advances Personalize Water Use Smart home plumbing advances have taken on the Internet of Things. This continues to impact many of our everyday appliances and home systems with improvements and upgrades that make use of smart technology. Have you heard about the refrigerator that sends you a text message telling you to buy… Read more about Smart Home Plumbing Advances
Historical Houston Plumbing Repair Project
Historical Houston Plumbing Repair Historical Houston neighborhoods are suffering the effects of aging infrastructure. Many neighborhoods are over 100 years old which means that water and sewer lines are most likely original piping. Settegast is a neighborhood in Houston, TX that was settled in 1892 by German immigrant brothers William J. and Julius J. Settegast.… Read more about Historical Houston Plumbing Repair Project
When and Why TDT Plumbing Chooses Tunneling to Repair Sewer Pipe Leaks
Hearing water drip under your sink is an easy problem to find. Wet spots on the ceiling is a good indication of a pinhole leak. But what about underground leaks in your drain and sewer system? What if they’re under your slab? The good news is TDT Plumbing has the technology and experience to pinpoint… Read more about When and Why TDT Plumbing Chooses Tunneling to Repair Sewer Pipe Leaks
PEX Repiping vs Traditional Plumbing Pipes
Plumbing has evolved. TDT Plumbers often find galvanized steel, copper, PVC, or a mix of these pipes in homes when investigating leaks. A tubing called “cross-linked polyethylene,” or PEX is an increasingly popular repiping option. While each type of pipe has unique benefits, PEX has properties that the others don’t. PEX Repiping Flexibility PEX is… Read more about PEX Repiping vs Traditional Plumbing Pipes
School Pipe Leak Repair With Minimal Downtime
School Pipe Leak Repair with Minimal Downtime One school pipe leak is a headache, but when there are more than one it’s a crisis situation. On top of that, there was a concern for drinking water quality. St. Mary’s Cathedral in Amarillo discovered pinhole leaks that were ruining plaster and causing mold to grow. With… Read more about School Pipe Leak Repair With Minimal Downtime