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Plumbing

Poly-B, galvanized, water heaters — when pipes become a liability

8 guides in this series

All 8 guides in this series

Poly-B Plumbing in Ontario — The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Walls

Poly-B piping was installed in hundreds of thousands of Ontario homes between 1978 and 1995. It fails from the inside out — with no warning until the burst.

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Galvanized Plumbing — Why Ontario Homes Built Before 1960 Need Replumbing

Galvanized steel pipes corrode from the inside, restricting flow and eventually failing. If your home was built before 1960 in Ontario, this is what you need to know.

7 min read

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Water Heater Inspection — Age, Type, and When to Replace

Tank water heaters last 8–12 years. Tankless units last 15–20. Rental units have their own complications. Here is what your inspector checks.

6 min read

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Supply Lines vs Drain Lines — Different Pipes, Different Failures

Your home has two completely separate pipe systems that fail in completely different ways. Understanding both is essential for any buyer.

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Sump Pump Inspection — Your Basement Defence System

In Ontario, the sump pump is the last line of defence against basement flooding. Here is what inspectors check, how to test it, and when to replace it.

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