When people buy a house built before the 1960s, they may want to have Plumbers in Bainbridge Island WA do some upgrades if none of the plumbing features has been changed since the original construction. The plumbers may make some recommendations as well.
Replacing Old Pipe and Drain Lines
One of the top priorities will be replacing old lead pipe with new pipe if any lead material was ever installed. Depending where the pipes are located and other factors, the plumber may replace those old features with steel, copper or plastic versions.
If the drain lines are made of cast iron, Plumbers in Bainbridge Island WA will probably recommend replacing them. Cast iron is durable, but the pipes have likely become corroded inside to a certain extent.
Completing General Home Improvements
Plumbing features in those older homes were generally much simpler than those built in the 1960s and beyond. With so many adults having spent at least part of their lives in homes without indoor bathrooms, they did not put such a premium on improvements like multiple bathrooms or even showers. They were satisfied with one bathroom that included a tub, toilet and sink. That was the case even with bigger families.
It may seem mind-boggling to the younger generations to think that their great-grandparents may have grown up without a bathroom inside or even without any running water. This was the typical scenario in rural areas in the United States until the 1930s. Outhouses were the norm for farms and other rural residential properties.
People back then, even in town, usually did not think that full-body daily bathing was necessary or even a good idea. Many had grown up without a water heater, so they were accustomed to a weekly full bath and cleaning up daily with a sponge bath.
Expecting More From Today’s Plumbing
In the 21st Century, people expect a great deal more from the plumbing in their homes. They like having multiple bathrooms, showers not connected with bathtubs, and a seemingly endless supply of hot water. They can have the upgrades to increase home satisfaction completed by a contractor such as Herdman Plumbing.
