Most Common Plumbing Issues in Old Houses

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• You may have been living comfortably in your
  dream house for so many years. 
• Suddenly, the comfort you once enjoyed turns to
  discomfort due to some plumbing issues in your
  house, which make some of your plumbing equipment
  malfunction and not live up to expectations.
• Plumbing 911, a Northern Ohio plumbing firm,
  identifies the most common plumbing issues in old
  houses located in the area.

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• 5 Most Common Plumbing Issues in Old Houses
• Here are five most common plumbing issues in old
  houses located in Northern Ohio, according to
  Plumbing 911.

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• Outdated Piping
• If your house was built more than 30 years ago,
  then its probably fitted with old and defective
  piping materials. Piping materials were initially
  made of lead, galvanized steel and polybutene but
  theyre now considered old-fashioned and
  defective. Today, these raw materials are being
  replaced with cross-linked high-density
  polyethylene because its safe and durable.

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• Bellied Lines
• Sometimes, pipes underneath your house may begin
  to slope. This may make it difficult for water to
  flow freely and cause blockages and leakages.
  This may also cause toxic wastewater from your
  drain and sewer lines to seep into your house.
  This can be a big mess and pose huge health
  hazards if left unchecked. Bellies can also
  threaten the foundation of your house if water
  seeps through it as a result of slab leaks.

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• Faulty Sewer Lines and Root Intrusion
• If you have an old house, another common plumbing
  issue you may likely face is that sediment may
  build up in your sewer system and clog your
  lines. Apart from sediment, roots of trees and
  shrubs may grow around and into your lines. This
  can cause clogs and sewer water leaks.

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• Old Fixtures
• The plumbing fixtures and connections in your
  house may begin to wear and tear due to old age.
  This can cause leakages and flooding. The issue
  of wear and tear associated with old fixtures is
  common in places where theres a significant
  amount of limescale, which is a white, chalky
  deposit of calcium carbonate usually found in
  kettles, washing machines and other home
  appliances, especially in a hard water area.