TL;DR Poly B pipe is not just a plumbing risk anymore. Many BC insurers now charge more, quietly cut water damage coverage, or refuse to write a policy on a home that still has it. Find out what your policy says before your renewal date, because after a pipe lets...
Poly B Pipe in BC Homes: The Ten-Minute Check
TL;DR Poly B is the grey plastic water pipe that went into Canadian homes from roughly 1978 through the mid-1990s. You can identify it yourself in about ten minutes. Check the pipe at your hot water tank, under a sink and at your main shut off valve, then look for...
That Grey Pipe Might Be Poly B
That grey plastic pipe behind the water heater? It might be the most expensive problem hiding in plain sight. Poly B piping went into millions of homes between 1978 and 1998, and it's earned a reputation for failing without much warning. We've crawled through enough Surrey basements to know what...
Poly B vs. Modern Plumbing: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
The pipe material in your home affects your wallet and your peace of mind. Poly B pipes were once a popular option. Now they are a concern for many homeowners, because of the risks that came to light. This guide compares Poly B with modern options, so you can make...