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Excellent tips for renovating your drainage system

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Got a couple of clogged pipes, wet patches on walls, and an annoying smell from your sewer? That's a sign that your water and sewer system needs help. Repairing a drainage system can be really frustrating and difficult to deal with at times. Below are some great tips that can help you.

Upgrade the pipes

You'll have to agree that the main part of any home's drainage system is the pipes, so it is important to deal with them first. Get rid of all the cracked, broken and rusty old pipes. Repairing is too temporary at times, so just dispose all of them. Change all your corrugated pipes to rigid PVC pipes. They are easier to clean and maintain, especially for outdoor drainage.

However, when making your upgrades, remember to have compatibility and sustainability in mind. Some parts of the home need pipes, such as those connected to heaters, with a higher temperature pressure tolerance than others. So consult a professional when upgrading such sensitive piping.

Get the right valve supplier

When it comes to a good drainage system, it's all about how well your water can flow. Any issue with the valves and you got yourself a huge drainage problem. That's why you need to get an impeccable valve supplier that can install both conventional and modern valves. Always go for a reputable company or person. You want to go for electric sensor valves. These ones are automatic and will detect exactly when water is needed or not needed, enabling you to conserve water. Float operated drains are also not that bad. They will automatically open up when a certain amount of condensate is reached and release your drainage flawlessly.

Don't forget the sewer system

One other critical part of your home's drainage is the sewer system. You'll need a good plumber in order to get this right. Begin with a plumbing inspection to ascertain that all channels leading to the mains are in good state. In case your pipes flow upwards towards the mains, make sure you install a good backflow prevention mechanism. Your plumber should help you with this. Furthermore, it is also important to have leak detecting triggers installed that will always inform you of faulty areas.

Get a sump pump

A sump pump is important for getting rid of excess water that usually collects in the basement. It sucks and then redirects the water to some other place where it can be of better use. Have your plumber properly install this for you. Even though there might not be excess water now, you will surely need this later on, especially after winter.


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