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Our blog on how community owners and operators can protect value and resident health with pipe replacement.
From Heart Surgery to Pipe Replacement
If you needed heart surgery, would you go to your primary care physician or seek out a cardiologist? Chances are, you would go with the specialist trained to best address your medical condition. In the construction world, it’s the same way: plumbers plumb, electricians wire, masons install brick and...
Corrosive Consequences of Low-Flow Toilets
The Energy Policy Act of 1992, which became law in 1994, mandates a maximum flush volume of 1.6 gallons for toilets manufactured and installed after this date. Prior to enactment of the Energy Policy Act, toilets used from 3.5 to 5 gallons per flush. According to the EPA, the...
Selling Property? Don’t Let Leaking Pipes Sink Your Deal
There is no doubt, leaking pipes at your apartment complex are a nuisance. From residents to property managers to maintenance supervisors to owners, everyone is impacted when a property is leaking. Oftentimes, the thought of selling the property to get rid of the headache seems appealing. However, leaking plumbing...
Lessons Learned: The Flint, Michigan Water Crisis – Part II
Lessons Learned from the Flint Water Crisis: Part II In a previous post, we provided three high-level takeaways from the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Given the ongoing concern over water quality in municipalities all across the country, we wanted to provide an update on what you should know to protect...
7 Essentials for Your Summer Checklist
7 Essentials for Your Summer Checklist Summer Season Tips for Multifamily and Condominium Community Professionals In January, we wrote about the importance of regularly checking your property’s piping systems to catch any potential problems before they become an emergency. This exercise will help prevent a costly and catastrophic leak...
Chinese Cast Iron: A Colossal Cause for Concern?
Chinese Cast Iron: A Colossal Cause for Concern? Throughout the last decade, the housing industry has been flooded with high-profile Chinese-manufactured product failures prompting a worrisome construction defect epidemic. The multifamily industry has already been exposed to these troubling products, that often produce negative health effects to residents and damage...
Detect Heating & Cooling Pipe Problems Before They Boil Over.
Detect Heating & Cooling Pipe Problems Before They Boil Over. As buildings mature, their heating and cooling piping systems age as well. Often referred to as closed-loop hydronic HVAC systems, these systems employ boilers and chillers to heat (or cool) water that then flows through pipes to fan coil units...
Copper Corrosion…It’s the Pits.
Copper Corrosion…It’s the Pits. Copper piping has been used in domestic water supply systems for nearly 100 years. Originally, copper piping was projected to last 20-25 years, but with changes in water chemistry and other environmental factors, the rate of corrosion has accelerated, and the longevity of copper pipes has...