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How to Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing System for Hurricane Season in the Outer Banks

Preparing your home’s plumbing system for hurricane season in the Outer Banks is a task worth doing. With its unique geography and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the Outer Banks is particularly susceptible to the destructive forces of hurricanes and tropical storms. Preventing Hurricane-Related Plumbing Damage on the North Carolina Coast According to a report …

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Plumbing Safety: Protecting Home & Family During National Safety Month

As we enter the month of June, it’s important to recognize that it’s not only National Safety Month but also an opportunity to shed light on an often-overlooked aspect of home safety—your plumbing system. While we may not readily associate plumbing with potential hazards, neglecting timely resolutions to plumbing problems can lead to significant safety …

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Ins and Outs of Polybutylene Piping

Exposed plumbing pipes in a new construction.

Polybutylene piping, also known as “poly” or “quest” piping is a plastic piping system used as a cost-effective alternative to copper and PVC water distribution systems in houses and some commercial buildings. Popular in the late ’70s through the mid-’90s, polybutylene plumbing products offered quick, clean, low-skill installation, greatly cutting down on building plumbing costs. …

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